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Old 10-06-2008, 10:18 PM
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Tire size for style 69 rims?

I purchased a set of rims style 69, 18 X 8.5 and I want to know what size tire to get to put on them. I am thinking something like 265 60 R18's but I want to be sure. If anyone has a set and can let me know if I am right or what the actual size I should be getting is, that would be great. I will not be getting the rims for about a week and would like to be able to mount the tires right away. Also, if anyone has any suggestions on some all-season tires I should be getting for these, I would greatly appreciate it. There seems to be a lot of choices out there and I have know idea what to get. Thanks
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Old 10-06-2008, 10:23 PM
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255/55/18 is the stock size

Michelin Energy is the original tire, and is a very good all-season tire.
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Old 10-07-2008, 08:16 AM
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UCrew is correct on the oem size tire; you might be able to stuff that pick of 265-60/18 on the rims;
my guess is they will fit, but will be "taller" and should fill the wheel well. If I lived in Mad,WI, I think
I would put on dedicated snow tires for the season, but you know your local driving situ better than I.

Hit TireRack with your optional sizes in mind; they will have choices in the oem size and in optional sizes,
both dedicated snow and reg tires.
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Old 10-07-2008, 09:41 AM
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Those measurements were the only I could find associated with that specific rim type and size. That is where I came up with them. I wanted to check here before making a purchase. I would not call my other source as being reliable.
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