World's Easiest Tire/Rim Question
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World's Easiest Tire/Rim Question
Please excuse this moronic question. I searched around, but was unable to find where this had been asked before.
My 83 GS had brand new tires when I bought it. I can't remember the size off of the top of my head right now. But these are the wheels it has. I think they are 13x5 and I hate them.
I found a set of the 13x5.5 alloys local to me and I want to know if I can switch my other tires right over? Will the tires be compatible between the two sets of rims, or does the extra 1/2" require a different set of tires to be purchased?
If someone can confirm whether or not this switch is possible I would appreciate it. I want to pick up the alloy wheels for my project car, but I don't want to buy new tires for them. If necessary I can provide the size of the tires that are on the hideous steelies. Thanks fellas!
Jamie
My 83 GS had brand new tires when I bought it. I can't remember the size off of the top of my head right now. But these are the wheels it has. I think they are 13x5 and I hate them.
I found a set of the 13x5.5 alloys local to me and I want to know if I can switch my other tires right over? Will the tires be compatible between the two sets of rims, or does the extra 1/2" require a different set of tires to be purchased?
If someone can confirm whether or not this switch is possible I would appreciate it. I want to pick up the alloy wheels for my project car, but I don't want to buy new tires for them. If necessary I can provide the size of the tires that are on the hideous steelies. Thanks fellas!
Jamie
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Hi Jamie...this is Jaime.
Yup...shouldn't be a problem. Tires cross sections can fit a range of widths...especially since you're close to the original size. As long a the diameter is the same.
Damn...those old GS wheels are sorta trick! Since they're steel, you can widen those..make some 13x7 or 8's!
Yup...shouldn't be a problem. Tires cross sections can fit a range of widths...especially since you're close to the original size. As long a the diameter is the same.
Damn...those old GS wheels are sorta trick! Since they're steel, you can widen those..make some 13x7 or 8's!
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