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Old 09-29-2010, 08:15 PM   #6
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Re: downsizing impala from 16 inch rims to 15 inch rims for the winter

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Originally Posted by 2005chevimpala View Post
so whats your acual size of the tire, 205 70 or 205 75,also the the tires don't rub in the front?? when the car bounces,there were a few people here tried the same size tire of the new dodge mini vans 215 70's 16's and took them off because they scrape the inner fender and rub on the mud flaps
the 215 75 16 is 1.5 inches larger in diameter ,thats 3/4 more from the center. you should have much more clearance than 3/4 of an inch.to clear the inner fender. if not I would make sure the springs have not sagged. especially on the right side.
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