Which tyres for an Abarth 500?

What tyre size would you recommend for a Abarth Turisimo - 16" or 17"?

Asked on 18 August 2013 by David Lawson

Answered by Honest John
Definitely 16". Reasons in my road test:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/abarth/abarth-500-.../
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