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ynotdd
post Mar 31 2006, 06:51 PM
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Just got my new Avon tech R-A 's 205 50 15

they won't fit a stock bodied car!!!
I tried them on my Revolution wheels (7 inch rim)
I might try them on my fuchs(5.5 inch rim)
still not sure the will fit.
I call Tire rack before I orderd them and the said I will have no problems!!!!
I have used Kumho,hoosier,yokohammas with NO problems in the past
BE care full!!!
they hang over the rim about a half inch on either side
NOT HAPPY
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post Apr 2 2006, 02:37 PM
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QUOTE (trekkor @ Apr 1 2006, 06:28 PM)
This might help someone.

Tire/model/225 section width/205 section width:

Toyo RA-1 9.2"/ n/a
Avon Tech RA 8.5"/7.9"
Hoosier R3S05 8.9"/ n/a
Yoko A048 9.3"/8.2"
Kumho 710 9.2"/8.3"
Michelin PS Cup 8.9"/8.3"

I fitted my car to accept the Yoko 225's.


KT

Two things about using a chart:

First, you need to know the wheel diameter to get the section width.
The tires get wider on a wider rim.

Also, depending on if your suspension is really stiff, and if the tread is
narrower than the section width, you *could* still be okay with a tire
that's too wide.

Go to Tire Rack web site, they list most of the data for all these tires.
I've used Kumho only so far and their numbers are very accurate.
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ynotdd   tires Avons   Mar 31 2006, 06:51 PM
Aaron Cox   they should fit fine upfront tho no?   Mar 31 2006, 06:59 PM
ynotdd   the front will fit the rears not even close!   Mar 31 2006, 07:05 PM
DNHunt   I got Avon Tech R 205 50 15's on 6" Panasports...   Mar 31 2006, 07:06 PM
rhodyguy   your's aren't the RA, just the R dave? is ...   Mar 31 2006, 07:11 PM
DNHunt   The RA is the new tire that replaces the R. The RA...   Mar 31 2006, 07:17 PM
Dave_Darling     Mar 31 2006, 07:23 PM
race914     Mar 31 2006, 07:25 PM
Pat Garvey   http://www.914world.com/b...   Mar 31 2006, 09:39 PM
campbellcj   Hmmm, I didn't know these ran a little wider e...   Mar 31 2006, 10:37 PM
trekkor     Apr 1 2006, 01:05 AM
rhodyguy   you're commited to racing. doesn't count. ...   Apr 1 2006, 01:11 AM
VegasRacer   <...   Apr 1 2006, 01:58 AM
race914     Apr 1 2006, 02:20 PM
rhodyguy   fwiw. i agree on bending the body up for a set of ...   Apr 1 2006, 02:33 PM
trekkor  
  Apr 1 2006, 02:57 PM
alpha434     Apr 2 2006, 04:52 AM
JPB   Okay since we all have our own beliefs here is min...   Apr 2 2006, 07:25 AM
mskala     Apr 2 2006, 02:37 PM
SirAndy     Apr 2 2006, 08:42 PM
!   Yeah....my life is dedicated to keeping my car pur...   Apr 2 2006, 08:48 PM

 

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