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Old 12-07-2005 | 02:27 AM
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so i just bOugh these wheels...
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and i wanted to know what size tires i need for them,for winter tires.
im all confused on what size to get ....im looking for tires on ebay and dont know what sized to look for.
any help greatly appreciated.
Old 12-07-2005 | 02:33 PM
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You'll probably want to stick to the stock size. You could go narrower (Say a 175/65/15), but your selection will be decreased.

Just look for a 185/60/15, which is the same size as stock.
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thanx man, jeez ur all over my posts. than budd.
Old 12-07-2005 | 05:19 PM
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what does a narrower tire do?
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A narrower tire might cut through snow better, frankly, a 185 will be fine.
Old 12-08-2005 | 01:56 AM
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I don't recommend wide tires in snow... It'll be like using snow-shoes. You want to make contact with the pavement and 185 is good for that.
Old 12-09-2005 | 01:24 AM
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aiight so i get the nimbers 185 and 15 whats the middle number mean?
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the middle number is the aspect ratio given as a percentage. It means the sidewall is x% of the width of the tire. Lets say you get 185/60/15. That's 185 millimeters wide, sidewall is 60% of 185mm high, and 15 for wheel size.
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ahhh i c, thanx 4 clearing that up.
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