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mcrews · 08-09-2010, 02:58 PM

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I use TIRE RACK to get my tires. they have a chart the shows the diameter and alloable width. they say the stock tire is 195/65/15 w 25inch diameter. If you just run that tire you'll improve your mileage.

235/75/15 has a 28.3inch diameter also is probably too wide for the stock rim
Kumho Ecsta ASX

08-09-2010, 02:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
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