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Prius c Winter tires

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by Skiaddict98, Aug 1, 2015.

  1. Skiaddict98

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    hi everyone,

    i bought a 2013 prius c last february after my 2005 golf TDi was a total loss. The problem is, i had brand new 195 65r15 winter tires for it that got half a season of use.

    Would the tires fit on my prius, or would i be better off selling them and finding 175 65r15 winters for the prius?
    My concern mostly would be rubbing while turning.
     
    #1 Skiaddict98, Aug 1, 2015
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    That's about an inch taller tire than stock. Would you be running these on stock wheels? I think they would probably clear. You could have a tire place mount 1 of them and try it.


    iPhone ?
     
    #2 Motov8r, Aug 2, 2015
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    Maybe sell em?
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Aug 2, 2015
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    I'd sell them on craigslist and get some new ones. 195 is wider than stock. If anything - for winter you want thinner or the same as stock - look at rally cars that run in the snow. Skinny tires cut through the ice and snow like pizza cutters - helping you maintain directional control.

    I got new 14" steel wheels (that's right - minus one) so I could get even skinnier tires, so I just swap them out in few minutes when the first snowstorm is forecast in the winter.
     
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