Snow Tires - Diameter 5% larger than OEM
09-08-2010, 02:51 PM
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Snow Tires - Diameter 5% larger than OEM
Hi all,
I am looking at getting snow tires and my friend is selling a set of his with the steel wheels. The bolt pattern matches and all but the overall diameter is 5% larger or about an inch larger. Should I consider it or will this ruin my ride somehow? I do know the speedo will be off by 3mph or so on the hwy.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
I am looking at getting snow tires and my friend is selling a set of his with the steel wheels. The bolt pattern matches and all but the overall diameter is 5% larger or about an inch larger. Should I consider it or will this ruin my ride somehow? I do know the speedo will be off by 3mph or so on the hwy.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
09-08-2010, 03:17 PM
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What size are you running now, and what size are the new ones?
09-08-2010, 03:32 PM
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I'll have to admit it is for my winter car.....96 Geo Prizm (beauty). OE on that car is 185/65/14 and new ones are 195/60/15.
thanks for your help!
thanks for your help!
09-08-2010, 05:55 PM
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On that car as long as the same size ones are on the same ends of the car you wont have a problem. A newer car with TCS or Stability control i wold probably say no to.
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