Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 09:32:51 -0400 From: Bob <uctraingnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: Looking for 15" wheels
On 26 Apr 2001 17:30:19 -0500, dhinznopsamh.execpc.com (Dave Hinz) wrote: >Bob (uctraingnopsamanet.com) wrote: > >: DON'T DO IT ! > >Why not? Because you'll reduce the handling ability of your car by putting smaller, narrower tires and wheels on it. > >: Instead, go to www.tirerack.com. They have several tires available >: in the 205-50-16 size for reasonable prices. Check the treadwear >: rating for higher numbers. > >He's looking for wheels, which seldom have a treadwear rating. Reread his post. He stated that his reason for buying 15" wheels was because he could not find tires in the 205-50-16 size. Tire rack has them, it's not a problem. Also, he stated that he wanted longer life from his tires, hence my comment on treadwear ratings. Simple, ain't it ? :-) Bob > >Dave Hinz