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Car Forum / Hyundai Cars / October 2006

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The never-ending 15" rims quest for the Tucson

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cheg - 20 Oct 2006 14:32 GMT
Owner: Alex

Vehicle: 2006 Hyundai Tucson GL

Dilemma: Trying to go from 16" to 15" wheels for winter set of tires.

Hi folks

I have a dream. A dream where one would be able to go online somewhere,
enter all relevant info pertaining to rim size that one wants (bolt
pattern/size, offset, bore size, etc) and a search engine would find
all cars with matching rims.

I've got a set of 215/70/R15 winter tires in my garage that are just
itching to go on a set of steel rims that I can put on my Tuc. The
problem is that no one (not even Hyundai Canada) can give me the right
size I need. I called Hyundai Canada to find out the bore size and they
didn't even know. Someone at one point had told me 67.1mm but I want to
make sure before I continue my search. Someone also told me they had
put rims from a 1999 Chevy Venture on their Tuc and it fit, however the
Chevy has a 5x115mm size when the Tuc is 5x114.3mm.

If anyone out here has done the conversion, please let us know what
vehicles' rims fit.

Thanks

Alex
Greg - 21 Oct 2006 02:40 GMT
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Ummmm, no thanks. I think I'll just get a set of R16 tires. But good luck!
Ghislain - 21 Oct 2006 18:53 GMT
In another newsgroup, you wrote:

"Canadian Tire asked me if I wanted 15 or 16" rims, so I bought one to
see if it fits properly...if it's in their system, it shoulf fit,
right? If not, I guess I can go after them if my hubs and pegs screw
up..."

What didn't work with that rim?

"cheg" <alarose@gmail.com> wrote in message
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cheg - 23 Oct 2006 03:45 GMT
> In another newsgroup, you wrote:
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The bore size was too big (2 3/4" or 69mm) and that's usually the size
for most multi fit rims
Paradox - 21 Oct 2006 22:09 GMT
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Is .7mm that big of a difference? I'd just use the chevy ones.
harleyron@webtv.net - 24 Oct 2006 04:40 GMT
Alex asked about converting to 15" rims from 16" rims and to this  say:
 I would be careful about switching A full tire size on your car as you
may have problems with speed sensors and other electronics. I.E.
speedometer issues, ABS issues and all wheel drive issues.
 A Kia/Hyundai tech should be consulted to address any possible
problems in these areas in my opinion.

                                 Good Luck!
                                     H.R.
 
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