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195 or 205's (archive)

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Posted by Lance on January 18, 2001 at 18:08:15:

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I've got a set of 15x6 rims for E-21 chassis....dead ringers for stock turbines, as they were made specifically for BMW.

Question: When I can afford tires, should I go with 195 or 205 tread width?

Since stock rims are 5.5 with 185 70 13, I caclculate roughly 202 for the proportion of 6 over 5.5. I realize 3mm aint much, but don't want to oversize and deform the tire contact patch.

Any comments would be appreciated.

Re: 195 or 205's CDR 20:04 1/18/2001 (0)
Re: 195 or 205's Steve 19:53 1/18/2001 (0)
Re: 195 or 205's steve 18:55 1/18/2001 (0)
Re: 195 or 205's Rickard Waldem 18:49 1/18/2001 (1)
- THANKS TO ALL ABOVE Lance 09:20 1/19/2001 (0)

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