How big can I go tire wise

[BigRandCarFan_5]

Hi everyone.
On my 1995, I currently have 185/65-15.
I'll be swapping them out for 215/50-16.
Will these wheels fit with my stock suspension setup? Or will there be rubbing issues?
If you can let me know how big you can for GA's with by 95's body style, that'd be awesome.

[Matt95GT]

The proper size 16" tire for the 92-98 is 205/55-16

[BigRandCarFan_5]

True.
Those are the tires from the factory.
But that would yield a +1.9% speed differentiation.
From the online tire calculator results, the 215/50-16 will keep the speedometer true as the stock tires and the aftermarkets would have the same rolling diameter.
So with this slightly wider tires, would there be rubbing do you think? Or would I be good to go?

[Matt95GT]

I don't know how you ended up with those tires... the only available 15" tire size for 95 was 195/65-15... your speedometer is off 2% now.


Correct sizing:
Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
195/65-15 5.0in 12.5in 25.0in 78.5in 807 0.0%
205/55-16 4.4in 12.4in 24.9in 78.2in 811 -0.4%

Either way, you'll probably have rubbing if you have the FE1 suspension, as the lock-to-lock isn't as restricted as the FE2 that came stock with 16" wheels.