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Javier
02-24-2004, 08:09 PM
Lost a tire last Friday (running some long distance in a flat tire) and the rest of them are not in perfect shape, one is completely out of perfect circle. It’s becoming hard to find 225/60’s here. May be I can stand a wile with two cheap 225/55’s in the front axle until I can get four new good quality correct size tires?

Javier

Javier
02-25-2004, 09:49 AM
Come on guys, would like an opinion, will be a problem taking out this inch out of the front wheels diameter. Shouldn’t matter I think, or will I start hitting every bump on the road?

winfred
02-25-2004, 09:56 AM
shouldn't hurt anything

Javier
02-25-2004, 12:50 PM
nt

Paul G
02-25-2004, 01:09 PM
using a lower profile tire will likely reduce the load rating.

However since the change is small 60 series to 55 series it shouldn't be that big of a deal.

Good Luck

Paul

89 535i

Hector
02-25-2004, 02:05 PM
as far as looking for a CHEAP tire, anything with a load rating of 87 and higher for a CHEAP tire, and T-rated, should be okay as a temporary fix.

Hector
02-25-2004, 04:41 PM
as far as looking for a CHEAP tire, anything with a load rating of 87 and higher for a CHEAP tire, and T-rated, should be okay as a temporary fix.

Tiger
02-25-2004, 05:01 PM
235/60 is too big... if you change only two, you will have traction control problem.

Javier
02-25-2004, 05:23 PM
the remaining two were not in that good shape to keep them, and the store suggest me to take them, not sure they will have them later. They are P235/60R15 98S. Thanks you all for the advise.