>>would 175/70/R13 snow tires be ok to use on my 98 civic which has 185/65/14
>>all-seasons on it?
>
> I've done things like that. As long as the overall diameter is close,
> you're fine.
and the rims fit over the brake disks! in this case, the op should be
fine but that's not always the case.
> tirerack.com should be able to help you out.
Elmo P. Shagnasty - 27 Nov 2005 19:55 GMT
> > I've done things like that. As long as the overall diameter is close,
> > you're fine.
>
> and the rims fit over the brake disks! in this case, the op should be
> fine but that's not always the case.
Yes, that's true.
The other poster is right--keep the 14" diameter if at all possible.
Gordon McGrew - 27 Nov 2005 22:49 GMT
>>>would 175/70/R13 snow tires be ok to use on my 98 civic which has 185/65/14
>>>all-seasons on it?
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>and the rims fit over the brake disks! in this case, the op should be
>fine but that's not always the case.
And keep in mind that they may fit with worn brake pads but not with
new brake pads. Guess how I found out.