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**GermanStar** · 12-30-2007, 08:46 PM

The original tires should have been 185/70-14,which are appropriate for a 6x14 rim. A lot of folks put 6.5x14 rims on their cars, which takes a 205/70-14. The 205s are noticeably wider and a better look.

12-30-2007, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
GermanStar E=MB² Date registered: Aug 2002 Vehicle: GermanStar.net Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Posts: 21,587	The original tires should have been 185/70-14,which are appropriate for a 6x14 rim. A lot of folks put 6.5x14 rims on their cars, which takes a 205/70-14. The 205s are noticeably wider and a better look. __________________ German Star