165/45-16 tires

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zenjoe
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165/45-16 tires

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I wanted to throw some skinny tires on the front of my bug (with Porsche 16" wheels), but the common 195's just wouldn't cut it, so here is a list of tires that are made in this crazy small size.
NOTE: these are all available in Japan, you will have to find a place that will sell/ship to the states. you can use yahoo actions japan or Rinkya auctions to find them, have fun.....

Dunlop LeMans LM703 165/45-16
Nankang NS-2 (aka NS-II) 165/45-16
Hankook Ventus V8RS 165/45-16
Bridgestone Playz PZ-1 165/45-16
Pirelli Dragon 165/45-16
Yokohama DNA S-drive 165/45-16
Toyo Trampio Vimode 165/45-16
Falken ZIEX ZE912 165/45-16
Goodyear LS2000 Hybrid-II 165/45-16

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this is ridiculous!!!!


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Nice, easier than power steering. How much did those tires run you?
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How narrow of a wheel can you stretch those on? :shock: :shock: :shock:
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ahem

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have you see the
165 35 17

or indeed the
185 35 17
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