Using Oversize Tires on OEM Alloy Rims?

5 messages, Last post on May 15, 2009 at 7:55 AM

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#3 of 5 Re: Using Oversize Tires on OEM Alloy Rims? [gatineau] by ateixeira May 15, 2009 (7:06 am)
Replying to: gatineau (May 12, 2009 2:17 pm) The number I've heard is +/- 3% difference, but you're in that ballpark. 0.8" diameter means only 0.4" in radius, so my guess is you will be fine also. Remember, though, that the spare will no longer match properly. Replies to this message: saedave (May 15, 2009 7:31 am) ateixeira (May 15, 2009 7:55 am)
#4 of 5 Re: Using Oversize Tires on OEM Alloy Rims? [ateixeira] by saedave May 15, 2009 (7:31 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (May 15, 2009 7:06 am) Remember, though, that the spare will no longer match properly. But how closely does the spare match the original tires? Replies to this message: ateixeira (May 15, 2009 7:55 am)
#5 of 5 Re: Using Oversize Tires on OEM Alloy Rims? [saedave] by ateixeira May 15, 2009 (7:55 am)
Replying to: saedave (May 15, 2009 7:31 am) Diameter should be a close match. It's the width that is off, but the circumference should be very similar.