You know you are having a bad day/need new tires when...

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  1. cannarella

    cannarella Member

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    This happens when pulling into your neighborhood.
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    I am now taking tire size/brand/model suggestions... I have stock 16" wheels. I have a Kauffman, Goodyear, and Tires Plus close to me. Close enough to get there on a spare.
     
    #1 cannarella, Jul 6, 2007
  2. Deke

    Deke Active Member

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    Lol, is that an allen wrench?

    That sucks, but at least it's an excuse for some nice rubber :)
     
    #2 Deke, Jul 6, 2007
  3. WJM

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    that'll buff out.
     
    #3 WJM, Jul 6, 2007
  4. ShaneSTI

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    that sux. is that too big to patch up?
     
    #4 ShaneSTI, Jul 6, 2007
  5. cannarella

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    It looks to be about a 1/8" size. I am hoping to limp to Kauffman to get a patch so I can tire shop.
     
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  6. cannarella

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    THAT takes some skill.
     
    #7 Brian, Jul 6, 2007
  8. RoMe

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    wow that sucks!! I hate when that happens never had a puncture that big though....
     
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  9. 1naplay

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    that really Sucks!!!
     
    #9 1naplay, Jul 6, 2007
  10. SonicBoom

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    What size is your rim? I think 225/50's might be a little bulbous & tall depending on rim width...
     
    #10 SonicBoom, Jul 6, 2007
  11. cannarella

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    Stock rims. I am open to tire size suggestions. I will be shopping very soon Sun or Mon so post them up.
     
    #11 cannarella, Jul 6, 2007
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    i wont go more than 215 on a 6.5" wide rim
    im running 205 on 7" wide
     
    #12 goixiz, Jul 6, 2007
  13. cannarella

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    Your talking the stock 16" rim for the Saabaru's right?
     
    #13 cannarella, Jul 6, 2007
  14. nsvwrx

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    im running 225 on my stockers.. and i love em
     
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  15. lostinthewoods

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    What size allen wrench is that? I may be able to use it. LOL

    good luck with the tire purchase :)
     
    #15 lostinthewoods, Jul 7, 2007
  16. kingwrex

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    looks like you needed tires soon anyways. sorry to hear that it was sooner than expected thouigh. good luck withthe tire purchase
     
    #16 kingwrex, Jul 7, 2007
  17. cannarella

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    Those running 225 on stock rims, post up som pics.
     
    #17 cannarella, Jul 7, 2007
  18. nsvwrx

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    bad pics.
     
    #18 nsvwrx, Jul 7, 2007
  19. SonicBoom

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    I little bulgy and tall for my tastes ^^^... but who am I to talk, I'm gonna put 255/40/17's on my car once the stockers wear out :)
     
    #19 SonicBoom, Jul 7, 2007
  20. cannarella

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    Any rubbing problems? I got a quote for the ZX2 in 225/50/R16 for $99 a piece plux tax at Kauffman or the ZX2 in 205/55/R16 for $117 a piece plus tax.

    Also got a quote for Fuzion VRI BL in 205/55R16 for $370 out the door.
     
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  21. nsvwrx

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    no rubbing isses whatso ever
     
    #21 nsvwrx, Jul 7, 2007
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    What about 215's?? And why so tall with 55's??
     
    #22 SonicBoom, Jul 7, 2007
  23. cannarella

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    Changed. It was supposed to be 225/50. I am now thinking that is too bulgy for me. I am thinking of going with the stock size. I will see if they have the Fuzion's in 215/55.
     
    #23 cannarella, Jul 7, 2007
  24. nsvwrx

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    i dunno.. i love those tires.. ther not as bulgy as they look.. ive had gforces on my car with stock width and i like these alot better,,
     
    #24 nsvwrx, Jul 8, 2007
  25. WJM

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    225/50 is the same diameter as 205/55. The 215/55 will be TALLER than stock.

    Nothing wrong with 225/50's on the stock 16x6.5 rim. Just run about 5psi more to stiffen up the sidewall and it'll be like gold.

    VERY common 'mod'.

    Oh, and ZERO rubbing issues unless you are stupid low.
     
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  26. nsvwrx

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    ive seen a few people run 215/55/16 on their cars.. it fills uop the wheel well a bit better.. its 1.7% taller than stock... personally... i regret not going with 215s...
     
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  27. nsvwrx

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  28. WJM

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  29. nsvwrx

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    yeah.. great tool.. too bad i didnt find that when i was picking out my tires =(
     
    #29 nsvwrx, Jul 8, 2007
  30. Matt

    Matt Think before you post
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    as far as tires go:

    www.edgeracing.com

    best tire prices out there. Unless you work at a tire store.
     
    #30 Matt, Jul 8, 2007
  31. cannarella

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    Well I went ahead and bought the Fuzion VRis. Got out for $400. Not bad after buying truck tires. I am sure I will be happy with them. Just need to watch out for those tools in the road. Thanks for all the input and advice.
     
    #31 cannarella, Jul 8, 2007
  32. nsvwrx

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    what size?
     
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  33. cannarella

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    Sorry, stock size, 205/55R16
     
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  34. nsvwrx

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    ah =) whatever makes you happy!
     
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  35. nsvwrx

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    how do they feel?
     
    #35 nsvwrx, Jul 8, 2007
  36. cannarella

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    Haven't had a chance to get a feel yet. Too much stuff sliding around in the back.
     
    #36 cannarella, Jul 8, 2007
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