It is an EX with over 200K and bone stock with the original 15 inch wheels and correct 195x60x15 tires.

I can't find Blizzak snows in my size and need snows bad. I can find 195X65X15 tires but the tire guy said "Not a good idea on my Wagon".

He suggested I get new wheels and tires in 14 inch 185X70X14 which I did from Tire Rack.



Thought I had this all figured out but then came the rude awakening

The rears fit great but the fronts will not go on because the caliper is too large for 14 inch wheels.

Now I am stuck with a brand new and real pretty set of 4 14 inch wheels and tires I can't use, a tire guy who is a true brain surgeon and no snows on my wagon.

I shot my load, $650 on the new wheels and tires and still need to find out what size tires will fit OK on my stock 15 inch rims.

If I can sell the 14 inch set I will be able to buy the right tires and be OK.

Thanks

Gary

 

I'd take that nimrod "Tyre Guy" aside and offer him a "Real Good Deal" on the tire set he wrongly suggested.
What will work is either a Snow or a Mud/Snow tire in either
195/65x15
205/60x15
or
205/65x15

Why do you need full-blown snow tires? I've been running Toyo Spectrums 205/60x15 M&S for four(4) years now, year round without incident.

Will Tire Rack exchange then for the correct set? Some vendors will do that. I'm surprised they didn't verify the application when you put in the order.

P

 

Both Tire rack and the tire guy claim the 195X65 tire is too fat for my stock rims!
I do get the impression they are not willing to suggest anything other then what is on the tag inside the door for legal reasons.

I bought this 14 inch set last year and have had them stored since and ready to go when needed. Tire rack would take them back but not almost a year later.

I need the Blizzaks simply because of where I live and the up hill climb to my driveway. Have them on my F250 and on the new Rav4 and they just work fantastic on ice and in deep snow before I can plow.

I guess it is simply personal preference but based on my experiences with blizzaks.

Thanks for helping me.

Gary

 

You can definitely fit 195/65/15's on your wagon without any problems at all

I have the same exact wagon and I was runnin 65 with plenty of room to spare

You should really try to exchange them

 

Thanks for the real life experience doubleRdazz.

That is what I wanted to hear.

I already spoke with TR about exchanging but they simply can't after so much time has gone by.

Someone here or elsewhere who has an Accord with the 14 inch wheels will want them and get a sweet deal. I would trade this complete set all mounted, ballanced and with new lugs for what ever it will cost me to get just the 195X65x15 Blizzak tires alone.

I have an auto salvage yard right down the road that has a few wrecked Accord cars I could buy the wheels from if the car wheels will fit the wagon.

Gary

 

You might try posting them on both Craigslist and EBay

P

 

I would not deal on Ebay unless it was with someone elses money!

"Hi, I'm from Nigeria and will send you a $1,000 certified bank check and be happy to relieve you of your wheels and tires"

LOL but the place is a complete joke any more!

I did just put them on my local CL yesterday.

Thanks again for your help.

Gary

 

np and good luck