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12-06-2010, 09:10 PM
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proper Tire size
My front tires are rubbing on the inner fender wells and i'm wondering if the tires are too big. anyone know the factory size? this is the 87 wagon-
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12-06-2010, 09:30 PM
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Factory size tire: 195/65-HR15
Factory rim size: 15x6.5 ET49
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12-12-2010, 12:48 PM
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You can usually go up an inch in diameter without anything rubbing. Lower profile tires can be chosen so the outside diameter doesn't change, then you don't have to compensate the speedometer. Make sure new rims will clear the brakes. Try before you buy.
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