Winter tires on stock OEM wheels

10-31-2009, 01:55 AM

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Winter tires on stock OEM wheels

sorry guys i search but couldn't find a thread about it

i want to put winter tires on my stock wheels...

will it fit?

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10-31-2009, 02:44 AM

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I have a set of factory 18's with Dunlop Wintersports size 225/45/18. They better fit. I got them when I bought the car but haven't put 'em on yet.

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10-31-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DaRotary

sorry guys i search but couldn't find a thread about it

i want to put winter tires on my stock wheels...

will it fit?

Sure - as long as they're the same size as the regular tires. Or a plus/minus equivalent.

Ken

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10-31-2009, 09:12 AM

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^exactly if it's the same tire size then it will fit or equiv....alot of pppl use aftermarket 17's for winter tires....

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10-31-2009, 10:26 AM

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I bought some blizzaks for my stock rims, i will let you know in 3 days when i get them on

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10-31-2009, 12:46 PM

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If they match the OE tires then you will be fine.

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10-31-2009, 01:24 PM

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Quote:

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I have a set of factory 18's with Dunlop Wintersports size 225/45/18. They better fit. I got them when I bought the car but haven't put 'em on yet.

Thats exactly what I have and they work and fit fine.

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10-31-2009, 01:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rxwarrior

I have a set of factory 18's with Dunlop Wintersports size 225/45/18. They better fit. I got them when I bought the car but haven't put 'em on yet.

225/45/18 is the stock size so you will be fine

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10-31-2009, 07:56 PM

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my stock wheels have winter tires on. Blizzarks.

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11-01-2009, 01:40 AM

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Cool, thanks guys! I guess I better put them on pretty soon. lol

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11-01-2009, 11:16 AM

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way to jack my thread rxwarrior hahaha jk bro

thx for the help guys<3

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11-02-2009, 01:55 AM

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lol, woops guess I kinda did huh.
I'm tryin to wait till Thanksgiving to put mine on, hope I don't get stuck before then.

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