# WTB: 4 205/55/16 tires

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768>\
**Category:** Classifieds\
**Created:** [April 8, 2011, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768 "2011-04-08T06:42:44Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 18\
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**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/1 "2011-04-08T06:42:44Z")

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Looking for some used or cheap new tires for my subaru. Must all be the same with the same amount of tread wear. looking for no less than 50% tread remaining. Doesnt need to be a spory tire or anything cause they will see some dirt and mud.

Let me know what you have and how much

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**Author:** ![Built\_Not\_Bought](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f08c70/32.png) [@Built\_Not\_Bought](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Built_Not_Bought)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/2 "2011-04-08T12:44:23Z")

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You should hit up Osborne St Garage in albany dude specializes in used tires. I was there yesterday and they have a big selection and there cheap I got my 17s for $35 each

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**Author:** ![NickAlero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nickalero/32/6440_2.png) [@NickAlero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NickAlero)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/3 "2011-04-08T14:03:58Z")

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I’ve got 2 uniroyal long tourings, 40 bucks and they’re yours. 5/32 tread left though…rated for 80 or 90 k miles though, so if you want them, let me know.

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**Author:** ![Kicklow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/59ef9b/32.png) [@Kicklow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kicklow)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/4 "2011-04-08T14:54:31Z")

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a co worker has a set of 4 he is looking to get rid of for $250. ill get more details

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**Author:** ![GATVILLE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gatville/32/6362_2.png) [@GATVILLE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GATVILLE)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/5 "2011-04-08T18:06:44Z")

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talk to sam, i gave him at least 2 i believe they were 205/55’s he prob wont use them

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**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/6 "2011-04-08T19:02:20Z")

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Yeah I need 4 of the same because they are going on my subaru and I have heard bad things about mixing tires on awd

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**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/7 "2011-04-08T19:11:52Z")

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as long as they the same size your ok man

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**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/8 "2011-04-08T19:19:02Z")

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I always thought different tires front and rear having different traction would stress the center diff

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**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/9 "2011-04-08T19:24:13Z")

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as long as the tires on the same axle are the same your ok man

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**Author:** ![capitalcrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@capitalcrew](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/capitalcrew)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/10 "2011-04-08T21:59:39Z")

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Eh, not so sure about that. I’ve heard wierd shit about subaru AWD and tires. I get what you’re saying and it makes sense marro, but I’d still be a little worried about it.

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**Author:** ![freakLS7](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freakls7/32/6298_2.png) [@freakLS7](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/freakLS7)\
**Post date:** [April 9, 2011, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/11 "2011-04-09T05:56:47Z")

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i just picked up 4 (look like brand new) for the rims in the garage for 150 off CL

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**Author:** ![Dave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ee7513/32.png) [@Dave](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dave)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2011, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/12 "2011-04-18T16:57:55Z")

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> [@SRS BZNS"](#):
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> I always thought different tires front and rear having different traction would stress the center diff

Correct. front and rear diameter/circumference MUST be the same or you’ll have lots of issues.

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**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2011, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/13 "2011-04-18T18:14:06Z")

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if there the same size , there gonna be the same circumferance lolol. tire manu,s are held to a tight tollerance when it comes to sizes . esp now with all the comp aided handling controlls

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**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2011, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/14 "2011-04-18T18:38:04Z")

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try Broadway used tire in Schenectady

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**Author:** ![Dave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ee7513/32.png) [@Dave](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dave)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2011, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/15 "2011-04-18T19:03:37Z")

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> [@radar thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/radar-thread/36507/16):
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> if there the same size , there gonna be the same circumferance lolol. tire manu,s are held to a tight tollerance when it comes to sizes . esp now with all the comp aided handling controlls

Right, but mixing worn and new tires will still mess shit up.

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**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2011, 7:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/16 "2011-04-18T19:06:06Z")

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yeah if there bald as hell and new lol

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**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2011, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/17 "2011-04-18T19:16:51Z")

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[http://albany.craigslist.org/ctd/2332526606.html](http://albany.craigslist.org/ctd/2332526606.html)

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**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\
**Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-4-205-55-16-tires/257768/18 "2011-04-19T07:08:07Z")

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I got a set last night for $85 with 70% tread. Score
