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Old 10-20-2009, 08:00 AM
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quick tire question

Will this size snow tire work on our oem rims?

215/55 R16
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Old 10-20-2009, 08:30 AM
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Re: quick tire question

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Will this size snow tire work on our oem rims?

215/55 R16
Yeah it should be fine, the rim will protrude slightly more since the tire will be narrower, but they will fit. Ive seen far worse mounted on 16's.
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Old 10-20-2009, 09:18 AM
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Re: quick tire question

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Will this size snow tire work on our oem rims?

215/55 R16
I believe those are the sizes that came on the 97. Should be just fine stock is 225/55 R16 I believe.
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Old 10-20-2009, 10:18 AM
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Re: quick tire question

I've got 205/55/16 Blizzaks on stockers, fitting fine.

...and for sale.
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Old 10-20-2009, 02:10 PM
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Re: quick tire question

Yes. That is the stock size for a 97. The fit fine and are less expensive!
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Old 10-20-2009, 03:08 PM
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Re: quick tire question

I should be picking them up Saturday if they look evenly worn. I am crossing my fingers because it seems like a really good bargain for a used set of Blizzaks.
I plan to do a lot of skiing this year so it will be nice to have snow tires.
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Old 11-17-2009, 06:28 AM
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Re: quick tire question

I am interested,
please contact me at bent_v@yahoo.com or 905 880 0122
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Old 11-17-2009, 06:49 AM
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I am interested,
please contact me at bent_v@yahoo.com or 905 880 0122
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Interested in what?
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Old 11-17-2009, 07:58 AM
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Re: quick tire question

haha! I was wondering the same thing!
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Old 11-17-2009, 08:59 AM
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Re: quick tire question

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I am interested,
please contact me at bent_v@yahoo.com or 905 880 0122
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Looks like Sean has a not so secret admirer
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Old 11-17-2009, 11:25 AM
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Re: quick tire question

hmm I think he is interested in LetItSnow's stock rims with snow tires.
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