Darn 14 inch wheels
01-26-02, 06:30 PM
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Darn 14 inch wheels
Does anyone know what the widest tire I can fit on my stock SE wheels? I have 185/70/r14's on there now and they just seem like they are really thin. Also I would like a lower profile tire. So what is the number of a wider lower profile tire that will fit on my wheels?
01-26-02, 07:08 PM
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Will a 205/60/r14 fit on my wheels? Anyone? Also has anyone heard of sumitomo tires, I was looking for tires on www.tirerack.com when I came across them. They seem like a good deal and they got good ratings on there survey thing
01-27-02, 12:17 PM
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I have the rotary telephone tires on my 87. I have P215/60/R14's on it.
They work out great. I tried to squeeze 225s on but it had about a quarter of an inch before touching the suspension.
Good Luck,,
remember, wider is better!!!!
Brandon
They work out great. I tried to squeeze 225s on but it had about a quarter of an inch before touching the suspension.
Good Luck,,
remember, wider is better!!!!
Brandon
01-27-02, 01:28 PM
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Brando thanks for the help I will probably get that size. Now if anyone knows the answer to my second question, I would be happy to hear it. Has anyone ever had any experiances with Sumitomo tires?? are they a good tire for the money, or should I keep looking?
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got with a 215/60 its closer to the stock diameter
also ive got the 5 lug set up on my car for sale
and tires and rims to go with it.
also ive got the 5 lug set up on my car for sale
and tires and rims to go with it.
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01-27-02, 03:01 PM
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Originally posted by PaulC
got with a 215/60 its closer to the stock diameter
also ive got the 5 lug set up on my car for sale
and tires and rims to go with it.
got with a 215/60 its closer to the stock diameter
also ive got the 5 lug set up on my car for sale
and tires and rims to go with it.
George
01-28-02, 01:53 PM
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I have a complete 5 lug conversion for sale. 2 bolts on the front.... and swap brake lines from a 5lug car, 2 on the the rear (after removing halfshafts) stock brakes lines connect, and then bleed the brakes.... a few hours worth of work and you are done.
my contact email:
gnx7@hotmail.com
Bigger brakes with 4 piston calipers.... and you can run either 15" GXL rims or 16" T2 rims or buy your own.
Look at the parts being parted out... that may be a good deal too.
my contact email:
gnx7@hotmail.com
Bigger brakes with 4 piston calipers.... and you can run either 15" GXL rims or 16" T2 rims or buy your own.
Look at the parts being parted out... that may be a good deal too.
02-07-02, 06:41 PM
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Hmm, you really should not mount anything wider than 195 on your rims. If i remember right, the 14 inch is only 5.5 wide. You are lucky to have a shop mount 215s for you since it is a hazard
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I went to TireRack in Southbend, IN and they installed 215/60's on my 14s but also told me that I could not go any wider than that. Buying new tires soon 205/60R14 Yokohama AVS ES100 going smaller cause my car is lower now as well as other things. Yokos are the only Ultra High Performance Summer tire made for 14 in rims, well company with a good name they will stand behind.
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I have a set of 205/60-14 on my 85 se and I have no issues with them, actually on my door if I am not mistaken it recommends that size... You can get some great deals on ebay .. good luck
