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Old 11-15-2002, 11:16 PM
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What is the widest tire that i can put on my 89 Bonneville with the aluminum wheels. Right now i have 215/65/15 on the front and 205/75/15 on the back. I was wondering if a 225/65 or possibly a 235/60. Would rubbing be a problem. If someone has an input on this subject help me out as i'm needing some tires soon.
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Just ask a wheel and tire shop they will know for sure, but I don't think those sizes will be a problem. I have 245/40/18 on my Bonnie and she handles great.(Even with my 100LB rims)
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Up in Techinfo, Tech Know-How you'll find a link to a web page that will calculate all that for you. Easy to do.
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I am planning to go with either 345/50'* or 245/50'* when I get my 16 inch rims.
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345!?! Damn thats w......i.....d.....e
Im not sure that will even fit!
but if it does that will defintly add some GRIP to your handling
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Yeah I meant 235 my fingers just slipped on this tiny IMac keyboard.

Grr I hate posting at the library.
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Damn. I was hoping you were serious. I wanted PICTURES!
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