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Tires: Question

This is a discussion on Tires: Question within the Tires & Wheels forums, part of the W Body Tech category; I'm currently looking for a set of tires for the grand prix in my sig. I've found the set I ...

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    Default Tires: Question

    I'm currently looking for a set of tires for the grand prix in my sig. I've found the set I want just nned some help figuring out the difference in the size. The tires that currently on the car now are 225-60-16 (stock wheels). The tires I'm looking at are bf goodrich g-force T/A KDW 2 225-55ZR16 whats the diff are the going to be a touch wider?
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    Default Re: Tires: Need help!!!!

    Sidewall will be just a tad smaller.

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    Default Re: Tires: Need help!!!!

    Thank you so much!!!
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    Default Re: Tires: Need help!!!!

    More than a tad

    225/60/16 is 26.63 inches tall

    225/55/16 is 25.74 inches tall

    Sidewall is almost a full 1/2" difference.
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    Default Re: Tires: Need help!!!!

    Don't ride smaller sidewall on prix. For style and comfort reasons alone.

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    Default Re: Tires: Need help!!!!

    Thanks so much to all replies how do I go about keeping the same size but getting the tire I want bfg g-force T/A KDW 2 so as not to lose comfort?
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    Default Re: Tires: Need help!!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by boosting98 View Post
    Don't ride smaller sidewall on prix. For style and comfort reasons alone.
    If comfort is the most important concern what would be the best size and maybe brand/model to use ?
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