i used tire wheel or rim size of 15R (215/55 R15) before i want to change to size 16R(215/55 R16)

1998 MITSUBISHI SIGMA
160,000 MILES
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ADEYEMIGANIUDEEN
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I want to change wheel size from 15R wheel tire to 16R wheel/rim size advice on what to do?
Aug 31, 2012 at 6:55 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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What is your question?
Aug 31, 2012 at 8:01 AM
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KHLOW2008
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For the 16 inch wheels you would need a lower profile of 45 and not 55.
Aug 31, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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