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winter wheels/tires 850 1994

posted by  whilst on  Wed Sep 25 13:33 CST 2002
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Hi all. Above vehicle has 16" wheels. Has anyone dropped "down" to 15 for winter? Can I expect problems doing so? considering 195/65-15 Dunlop Wintersports. Comments,suggestions?
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winter wheels/tires 850 1994

posted by  Rick850R on  Sat Sep 28 05:24 CST 2002
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I have a 97 850 R with 205-45-17 stock, and I run 4 snows 185-65-15 (owners manuel recommendation) in the winter. Makes the car ride a bit softer, I have no problems and traction is great.

Note: As long as the profile for the tire height is staying the same as what is original to the car, you should have no problem.

Rick in Centennial CO 97 850-R








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winter wheels/tires 850 1994

posted by  someone claiming to be mike on  Thu Sep 26 01:09 CST 2002 [RELATED]

NO problem, in fact for winter you want thinner tires.







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winter wheels/tires 850 1994

posted by  someone claiming to be JCD on  Tue Oct 1 10:51 CST 2002 [RELATED]

What? Wouldn't going from 16" to 15" give you a thicker tire, not a thinner one?








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winter wheels/tires 850 1994

posted by  james_a_sousa on  Tue Oct 1 16:54 CST 2002
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The suggested winter tires are narrower and taller in section (on a smaller wheel) than the summer tires.

Even World Rally Cars use this configuration for snow traction.
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