The 16" wheels that I really wanted fit the car. We had a second choice that no one in the tire shop really liked. So, all 4 tires were mounted on the new rims and mounted on the car. The car was then taken for a test drive that featured speed bumps, left and right turns, rough roads. Everything performed beautifully with no signs or sounds of binding/rubbing. So, off go the winters, on go the summers and the winter set of 4 is being stored by the tire shop until I get them mounted in late October.
Saved a heap of money not having to buy 17". Could have saved another $30/tire if I had gone with 195's instead of 205's but I didn't feel comfortable losing that extra 1/4" of clearance. I have enough trouble now.
Went with 16" FRD253. Matte black with a thin red band. Very aggressive-looking. Now I really won't be able to pass a cop without being speed clocked.
