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Hey my Festiva has 155/80/13 tires on it. I was wanting to go with a bigger tire on the rim, I dont really like the Pizza Cutters. Does anyone have any suggestions on tire sizes??
Thanks a lot.
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Thanks a lot.
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175-70-13. I've run that size before, handling was much better than the 155's.Jerry
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165/70 and 175/60 are also optionsTrees aren't kind to me...
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Re: 13 inch Tire Sizes
I run with that size as well.Originally posted by Aaronbrook37 View Post
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Lol... Mine are smaller than yours! 155/65!
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I may get some 165/65s next to put on my Honda VX rims. Seems like a good combo of low profile and light weight, with a ride height of about 5mm taller than the stock 165/70-12s and 145/80-12s (and a few mm less than the 155/80-12s).
KarlLast edited by Safety Guy; 03-08-2013, 02:43 PM.'93GL "Prettystiva" ticking B3 and 5 speed, backup DD; full swaps in spring!
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The joy of VX rims cannot be understated... they're so lightweight that steering is an absolute breeze. Combine them with sticky enough tires and you'll have a very responsive ride so long as your front suspension is up to spec!Originally posted by Safety Guy View Post1988 Chevy Sprint Turbo 997ccComment
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Nice to know Aaron. I haven't yet experienced them on the car. Since I want to maximize my tire to wheel width fit, I put my 175/60-13 Falkens on my 5.5" wide Estrellas, but I'm sure the Falkens would be fine on the 5" wide VXs. I just prefer them on the wider rim. If I ever get any wider 13" tires I'd prefer to mount them on 6" wide wheels.
I think these tires would be perfect on the VXs:
Another member here is satisfied with his Achilles tires in 155/70-13.
(Note: I can't really endorse Tires-easy.com any more since another of our members had some big problems with them. We think it may be a regional distribution center issue. My four separate orders from them were all perfectly timely and accurate. "Let the buyer beware.")
KarlLast edited by Safety Guy; 03-08-2013, 02:50 PM.'93GL "Prettystiva" ticking B3 and 5 speed, backup DD; full swaps in spring!
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i run the 175 70 13's b/c they are plentiful in this size & are cheaper than 12's & i just got a set from discounttiredirect.com delivered for 204.00 if you call them the price is 10-20 bucks less than if you order them from the internet just mention this to them. sorry i dont have their phone#Never Hire a Boy to do a Man's Job!!Comment
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Any pictures before I go buy a set ?New build on the way .Comment
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car is @ htchbks house in ga.Never Hire a Boy to do a Man's Job!!Comment
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I would like to see pics of the 175/70 also.;
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I concur! Been running them for years. Federal Formozas wear like iron!Originally posted by Aaronbrook37 View PostComment
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What width is your 13" rim? If it's 4.5", the widest tire you should put on it is a 175. I agree that a 175/70x13 or 165/70x13 would be better for handling, and the 175/70s are easy to find. Many manufacturers make that size.Originally posted by lileboy42 View Post90 Festy (Larry)--B6M (Matt D. modified B6 head), header, 5-speed, Capri XR2 front brakes, many other little mods
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