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215/60/14 on a del sol rim fitment.

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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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Default 215/60/14 on a del sol rim fitment.

these fit, right? i would rather go with the larger side wall if possible. i dont know if the 215 needs a 6.5 inch rim or not, or it will fit on the 6 inch stock rim. thanks.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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Default Re: 215/60/14 on a del sol rim fitment. (pearl)

You're kidding, right? That size is MUCH too big and the tires will rub on the wheel wells. It will also make your car accelerate slower (like getting taller gears) and will throw off your speedometer and odometer by 6.2 percent.

The proper size tire for 14x6 wheels on a del sol is 185/60-14.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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i should have stated this before, they are for drag radials.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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Default Re: 215/60/14 on a del sol rim fitment. (pearl)

Aha! For the dragstrip, that's a different story.

Look up the specs for the tire make and model you're considering, on the tire manufacturer's website or the site of a tire dealer like the Tire Rack. You should find the range of approved rim widths for each size tire.
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Old Mar 28, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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checked on tire rack, 215 fits a 6 inch rim, thanks man
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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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fits like a glove.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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^^Sick
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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so then whats the widest u can run on a del sol for everyday use? 205s?
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