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Will my winter tyres fit on a Versa?
« on: September 19, 2010, 08:14:58 pm »
I have a set of winter tyres (2008 Sentra S) that are 205/55R16 (not on rims). We're buying a 2010 Versa SL which has all-seasons that are 185/65R15 tyres. If I buy rims for the winter tyres, will they fit the Versa?

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Re: Will my winter tyres fit on a Versa?
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2010, 09:05:53 pm »
The diameter difference is within the recommended 3% but the Sentra tire is 3/4" wider.  So ( ignoring load ratings) the question becomes: Is there room for that extra width on a set of wheels that fit the Versa.
You might find that they'd hit the wheel arch inside or outside when you turned the steering to full lock.

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Re: Will my winter tyres fit on a Versa?
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2010, 06:08:56 pm »
I have a set of winter tyres (2008 Sentra S) that are 205/55R16 (not on rims). We're buying a 2010 Versa SL which has all-seasons that are 185/65R15 tyres. If I buy rims for the winter tyres, will they fit the Versa?

If it fits, this is the kind of switch more appropriate of a summer performance application than a winter option for your Versa in typical Ottawa snow and slush.

I'd stay with the stock size.
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Re: Will my winter tyres fit on a Versa?
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2010, 07:35:50 pm »
Thanks. I'll have to advertise my "old" (less than 10k) tyres.