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Title: Recommended Tire sizes for 13"x5.5 alumn. mag wheels
Post by: dkpony79 on October 01, 2008, 09:28:24 PM
 Would like to know what size & style tires can be used & not have clearance problems.

                             Thanks,   DK
Title: Re: Recommended Tire sizes for 13"x5.5 alumn. mag wheels
Post by: discolives78 on October 01, 2008, 09:35:30 PM
The last car I had with that size rims had p175sr13, but you may be able to get away with up to p185/70/13 without a problem. I wouldn't go any bigger than than on 5.5s
Title: Re: Recommended Tire sizes for 13"x5.5 alumn. mag wheels
Post by: dick1172762 on October 01, 2008, 10:03:35 PM
185-70-13 and 185-60-13 both work well.
Title: Re: Recommended Tire sizes for 13"x5.5 alumn. mag wheels
Post by: 77turbopinto on October 02, 2008, 05:14:49 PM
Quote from: discolives78 on October 01, 2008, 09:35:30 PM
The last car I had with that size rims had p175sr13, but you may be able to get away with up to p185/70/13 without a problem. I wouldn't go any bigger than than on 5.5s

I have 195 70 13"s and have no problems.


Bill
Title: Re: Recommended Tire sizes for 13"x5.5 alumn. mag wheels
Post by: dkpony79 on October 02, 2008, 11:01:59 PM
 Thanks for all your responses. Saves me time & head aches.  Now I know what tires to put on my winter want list. :read:                         
                               Thanks again,  DK
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