S13 7 spoke SE rims

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Quick question, whats the widest tire that can go on the s13 7 spoke rims. I know you can put 205's but i was just wondering if you can go higher then that


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not intelligently

although people have fit 225s on them, but its not worth it

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Meggala's wheel offset page list tire sizes and approved wheel widths.http://meggala.com/wheelsoffsets.htm

The min width for 225/50-15 is 6", although many guys on here have said its still not a good idea. The mfg website for the tires youre considering should have a similar recommendation for wheel width.

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So basically 205 would be a good choice

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205 is perhaps the best choice

I have read that 225 is unsafe under heavy cornering

may I suggest yokohoma es100 205/55/15 for this? they're great and will look like this

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GO with Loveless' suggestion...good tire, good fit, propper load index, not too pricey.

-Chet

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Exar-Kun wrote:GO with Loveless' suggestion...good tire, good fit, propper load index, not too pricey.-Chet
AVS ES100's are what I'm gonna go with if I can ever find a stinkin' set of SE rims to buy (who knew it would be this hard). I was hoping to try out some Avon Tech M500's but the closest they have is 205/50/15. I really enjoy typing the word "tyre".

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i really like my Avons, i have stock engine and they great wet and dry

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Loveless, were would be a good place to get the yokohoma es100. would i be able to get them at like a place such as good year or something of that nature??

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http://tirerack.com

most of us get it from this place

then do a search on their website for local installers, avoid good year, just tire, firestone.. etc and other retail chain since they charge double than what you shoulpd be paying.

I paid 44$ to for mount, balance, old tire disposal, metal valve steam. firestone wanted 70 something

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Take a look at Chet's Tire FAQ. Theres lotsa good info in there.zerothread?id=81404


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