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Old 11-26-01, 07:49 PM
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i am ordering new tires and was just wondering if a 205/50WR15 size tire will fit (i have an 88 GXL with 15" stock wheels).

and what is the physical difference in a 205/50WR15 and a 205/50VR15 tire... i'm refering to the different speed ratings. i want the WR, right?

also, i am planning on getting the Kumho ECSTA Supra 712. my priorities are as follows:

45% - dry road traction
21% - wear
19% - wet road traction
15% - snow traction

THANX!!!
Old 11-26-01, 07:57 PM
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An 88 GXL came stock with 205/60VR15 size tires. So you're just going with a "shorter" tire.

Also, W is a higher speed rating than V.

W - 168 mph
V - 149 mph
Old 11-26-01, 08:17 PM
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those tires are the best tire you can get for the price. but stick to the stock size of 60 as mentioned above. the speed rating has nothing to do with the size. but the higher the better
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Sizes

Hey,

You also may want to check out the 2nd gen FAQ..
It's easy to find with an online search.

It has a decent listing of what sizes you can go to and
what the offset from stock is.

.F.
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