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November 24, 2006, 08:03:15 pm

MacGyver

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FS: 4 Winter Tires on GM 5 x 115mm rims
« on: November 24, 2006, 08:03:15 pm »
Hey everyone

Updated in honour of today's storm :wink:
Still for sale:

1) Set of 4 Nordic Graspic Ice (Wal Mart brand) 195/65R15 91Q on 5-bolt 5 x 115mmGM rims.
    Will fit 99-up Grand Am, Alero, etc.
    Used 2 seasons, $200 OBO complete
    Can be available in Chatham or London area

Check here for compatibility:
http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Vehicle_Bolt_Pattern_Reference.cfm
Or respond/PM for sizing/model questions or any additional information.

Reply #1November 24, 2006, 08:18:52 pm

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FS: 4 Winter Tires on GM 5 x 115mm rims
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2006, 08:18:52 pm »
195/65/15 is the right tire size for the MK IV's if the rims are 5x100 it might be a cheap solution for someone this winter.
Waiting for a bigger better diesel to come along.
2002 ford focme wagon

Reply #2November 25, 2006, 06:22:22 am

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Re: FS Winter Tires - not VW sizes
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2006, 06:22:22 am »
Quote from: "MacGyver"

1) Set of 4 Nordic Graspic Ice (Wal Mart brand) 195/65R15 91Q on 5-bolt GM rims. Off 2002 Olds Alero, will fit other models.
    Used 2 seasons, $200 OBO complete
    Can be available in Chatham or London area


Those should fit a 97 GMC safari right?
Tyler

Reply #3November 25, 2006, 06:31:23 am

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FS: 4 Winter Tires on GM 5 x 115mm rims
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2006, 06:31:23 am »
S2S: They're GM rims so I don't think they're 5x100 but I'll check. I have a MkIII so didn't realize MkIV used that tire size, thanks 8)
Edit: Look to be at least 110mm, so the rims won't fit. May put them on TDI Club anyway though if I don't get rid of them within a few days.

BYM: They're front wheel drive rims, won't work on a RWD. Unless the Safari is AWD, then I can't remember what rims they used...?

Edit: Safari OEM is 205 or 215/75R15, right? So these would be a bit short, not ideally what you want for winter.

Reply #4November 25, 2006, 06:59:54 am

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FS: 4 Winter Tires on GM 5 x 115mm rims
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2006, 06:59:54 am »
yep AWD, whats the differance between FWD and RWD?
Tyler

Reply #5November 25, 2006, 07:06:46 am

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« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2006, 07:06:46 am »
They're like the S10 pickups, the 4wd/awd use a vastly different offset because of the front CV drive system than the 2wd style. I don't know if it's the same as the front wheel drive cars, or an entirely different creature.
If I can get ahold of QuickTD I'll ask him, he knows everything :P

Reply #6December 02, 2006, 11:29:32 am

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« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2006, 11:29:32 am »
Updated with bolt pattern info & a reference link 8)

Reply #7December 07, 2006, 01:00:38 pm

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FS: 4 Winter Tires on GM 5 x 115mm rims
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2006, 01:00:38 pm »
Updated 8)