Tire size limits
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Joined: 06-07-2011
Posts: 2,180
From: SE Mich
IMHO, buy new tires, even at 200k...you really don't want or need someone else's problems. And that's exactly what used tires are.
Besides, you can get cheap brand new tires of the Korean made, "Mystery Brand" type for $45-$60 each in the 215/55/16 size.
They'll come with a warranty of some kind, you'll have the full tread depth to use up, and you'll know that they haven't been curbed or potholed like used tires...which can make them like ticking time bombs.
Plus, an HHR with 200,000 miles on it is far from knackered, says the guy with a 319,000 mile daily driver.
Besides, you can get cheap brand new tires of the Korean made, "Mystery Brand" type for $45-$60 each in the 215/55/16 size.
They'll come with a warranty of some kind, you'll have the full tread depth to use up, and you'll know that they haven't been curbed or potholed like used tires...which can make them like ticking time bombs.
Plus, an HHR with 200,000 miles on it is far from knackered, says the guy with a 319,000 mile daily driver.
Oh, and BTW, kudos to you 843DE for 319K!!! What an ambassador! (I know you don't need the attention, but still...)
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Joined: 09-03-2006
Posts: 498
From: chicago
Ok well I found a set of continatals contact pros two tires were at 10/32 the others were at 9/32 and I was stoked to buy them for 165.00$ on Craigslist no plugs like brand new man these tires are well made .. now I got to get them mounted and balance and thanks for all the advice 
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Joined: 09-03-2006
Posts: 498
From: chicago
Ok well I found a set of continatals contact pros two tires were at 10/32 the others were at 9/32 and I was stoked to buy them for 165.00$ on Craigslist no plugs like brand new man these tires are well made .. now I got to get them mounted and balance and thanks for all the advice
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Joined: 01-23-2009
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From: Fredericksburg,VA
I am currently looking at some Falken Sincera S211, they have 80,000 mile treadwear and 215-60X16s go for $62.58 each. Add $12 each to mount and balance.
I care only about $/mile, so other considerations don't matter.
For some reason 215-55X16 run about $10 each higher in most brands.
The tires don't care if you hit bumps, the distance between the axle centerline and the spring perch is fixed.
I care only about $/mile, so other considerations don't matter.
For some reason 215-55X16 run about $10 each higher in most brands.
The tires don't care if you hit bumps, the distance between the axle centerline and the spring perch is fixed.
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Joined: 12-06-2009
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From: Alabama
Quote,donbrew: "The tires don't care if you hit bumps, the distance between the axle centerline and the spring perch is fixed."
Exactly! Some people don't seem to understand how the suspension works.
Exactly! Some people don't seem to understand how the suspension works.
Tire question please help
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Joined: 12-06-2009
Posts: 11,721
From: Alabama
Not even close. 265/70/17 is 31.6 inches. Over 5 inches too tall. Heck, I doubt they would fit inside the wheel well. That is a pickup truck size tire. Stick with the stock size.
Any tire over 26.3 inches will rub on the suspension.
