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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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Will 4 new tires fit?

Silly question I know but..
I found a used tire and wheel package for snow season. Is a set of 4 going to fit in the car to bring them home?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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I can easily get a set in my R53. A convertible might be more difficult with the roll bars. You might get them in on the backs of the rear seats standing up and tie them back to the roll bars or seat back latch brackets. That's how I get them in mine.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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I put four 215/45/17's in my car yesterday to take them to the tire place to change out the run flats. It was a litle bit of a tight fit and that was without rims and air in the tires. The 205/45/17's that came off the car fit better coming home because they were a little smaller, so it might depend on the size of the tires.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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They fit in my R50 just fine with the seats folded down, all in the back. You should be alright, even if you have to put one in the passenger seat.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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Good to know, thanks.

I'm excited, found some 16" R90's to match my summer 17" R90's.
I'll sell the R91 Bullets to help pay for some new summer tread.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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There are a couple ways to make em fit.
1. put one in boot, put back seats down stack 2 and lean the 4th against them.
2. back seats down and stand all 4 up.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by miniblucabrio
There are a couple ways to make em fit.
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2. back seats down and stand all 4 up.
Did this and it worked great. Thanks all. Love the wheels and tires
 
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