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is 205X70X15 too big ? 140-160

posted by  Aussieken on  Thu Mar 31 22:07 CST 2005
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I want to get some whitewalls for my 164 but the smallest size available in this country is a 205X70X15. Has anybody run a tire this big on a 164 ? Looks tight in the back.








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    is 205X70X15 too big ? 140-160

    posted by  KlausC on  Sat Apr 2 15:10 CST 2005
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    My exact tire size! BF Goodrich Lifesaver, supposed to be mud and snow, blackwalls. They look HUGE, but don't rub anywhere. Using normal steel rims. I don't think the previous owner used a hammer to make them fit, but then again, the engine compartment - who knows!

    Klaus
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    98 V70Rawd(101Kmi), 95 854T(85K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)








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    is 205X70X15 too big ? 140-160

    uid 14369's pic
    posted by  KLR142 on  Fri Apr 1 08:29 CST 2005
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    I seriously doubt those are the smallest sized tires available in your country... Most cars don't use tires that tall... I'm assuming you're in australia?
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    Kyle - '68 142? - Oregon Volvo Tuners?








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      is 205X70X15 too big ? 140-160

      posted by  Kane on  Fri Apr 1 09:06 CST 2005
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      Well, he is looking for whitewalls ... and their almost exclusive to higher profile tires, so perhaps. Anyways, it's going to depend on the wheel. When I had the Rigels (20mm offset) with 205/70/15, they rubbed on the outside of the rear wheel on bigger dips. 25mm offset would have worked fine.

      Diameter wise, no prob.

      -- Kane
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    is 205X70X15 too big ? 140-160

    posted by  walrus3 on  Fri Apr 1 01:43 CST 2005
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    Depends on the brand.
    I run 205-75/15 tars on my 164 and my 122 wagon both, but I have found
    195s that are bigger than the 205s I am using. Although these numbers are
    supposed to be a standard there seems to be some range in sizes.
    I would avoid tires that say things like "Desert Dueler" etc on them.

    I did have to do a few seconds' hammer work on the lower front inside of
    each rear fender on the 164. Doesn't show.
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    George Downs Bartlesville, Heart of the USA!







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