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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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While I don't dislike the 175 size 15" Continental tires that came with our Cooper CVT, I was wondering if I would be able to mount 195 size tires in these same rims?

I would prefer to keep the stock 15" look, but wonder if 195 width tires would fit there?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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Several people have been able to fit 205's on their stock 15" rims. 195's should fit nicely. You want a side wall of 55 (so, 195/55-15) to keep your speedometer accurate.

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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 09:34 AM
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>>Several people have been able to fit 205's on their stock 15" rims. 195's should fit nicely. You want a side wall of 55 (so, 195/55-15) to keep your speedometer accurate.
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Thanks Rob!
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 09:12 AM
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I've got 205/50R15 Vicotracers on a set of 7-holes, and they seem to work just fine.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2004 | 12:00 PM
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195/60 or 205/55 work!

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Old Apr 4, 2004 | 06:16 PM
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Will 205/55's work with H&R springs, or would 195/60's be better?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 10:28 AM
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>>Will 205/55's work with H&R springs, or would 195/60's be better?

Both would work!

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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 01:51 AM
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Old Apr 8, 2004 | 06:06 AM
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I see some 225/50/15 tires. Victos......Do you guys think I can get them on a set of hollies?? I am wondering if they would work for auto-x tires.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2004 | 07:27 AM
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>>I see some 225/50/15 tires. Victos......Do you guys think I can get them on a set of hollies?? I am wondering if they would work for auto-x tires.

225/50 Victoracer mounts down to 6 inches minimum, and is 23.9 inches in diameter.

Alex

 
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