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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 07:28 AM
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Fat Tyres on Standard Wheels

Does anybody know if i can fit fatter than 195 tyres on my S13.
It's a UK 200sx with 4 stud 15" wheels.
195/60/15 v standard tyres.
Thinking about 205 or 215 but ONLY if it wont screw anything up.
Cheers from Blighty!!
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 08:14 AM
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you could go with a 205/55/r15 with no prob

I am NOT sure about a 215 though that might start to be a little to big
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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205 is great i had that when i was 4 lug.

215 will only be 10mm more but i may appear to have to much of a bulge from the sidewall.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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So basically 205/55 and I'm guessing 215/50 or 215/45?
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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215/45 is to low pro.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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205/60 work fine.. so does 215/55
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 12:57 AM
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i'm running 205/60/15
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 03:06 PM
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215/50 good then? Might need new tires again.
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 04:15 PM
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ya thats a good size.
Old Jan 21, 2005 | 07:41 AM
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Thumbs up Fat Tyres on Standard Wheels

Cheers for your help,
That's sorted it nicely.
What would i do without you lot.
Old Jan 26, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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