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Nico86
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Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 16, 2009, 17:39:37 pm »
I've tried to mount 155R15 tyres (Vredestein Sprint Classic) on 5,5 wheels (Flat4 Enkei Dish) but it seems that it's impossible to do, because the wheel is too much large. Did anyone try it too ? Or maybe I have to change the tyres ?
Thx.
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javabug
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 16, 2009, 17:46:36 pm »
I have a 155 Vredestein Sprint Classic on a 5.5" wheel for my spare. Not sure what could be the problem.
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Harry/FDK
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 16, 2009, 17:47:41 pm »
If you cannot have the tyre expanding (BIG BANG) to the inner side of the rim, try it one or two times with
an inner tube. After that it should work.
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Dave Rosique
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 16, 2009, 18:41:12 pm »
Big Bubba would use a little starting fluid and a match
BANG and presto!! The bead is set!
~DR.
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javabug
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 16, 2009, 19:08:06 pm »
That's a classic technique right there.
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Nico86
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 16, 2009, 19:28:38 pm »
The problem I have is when the tire is installed on the wheel, the inner and outer sides of the tyre don't fit the wheels sides, And I can't the tyre. It's strange 'cause there is a lot of cars running 155 or even 145R15 on 5,5 wheels.
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speedwell
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 16, 2009, 20:23:13 pm »
i've a friend who run a 135 on a 6" fuchs
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javabug
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 16, 2009, 21:02:39 pm »
Is it definetly a 15" tire? Does Vredestein make metric sizes?
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j-f
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 16, 2009, 21:06:43 pm »
I've run 135 on 5.5 for years (And now I don't recommend it as tires are really stretch on the wheels
). It was a pity to put on the wheels but with this kind of thing it works.
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henk
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 16, 2009, 22:29:07 pm »
my spare wheel is a 5,5 with a 145 tire
if you blow the air in the tire make sure that the valve is above on the tire and push there with your knee this open the tire a bit and helps to get it in place
this is how i learned it and it works for me
henk!!!
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stealth67vw
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 16, 2009, 23:09:55 pm »
Ether or starting fluid and a match always worked for me. Be careful.
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alex d
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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Reply #11 on:
March 17, 2009, 12:32:03 pm »
I run 155 vredesteins in 5,5 rims too, and the tyre shop didn't have problems to mount them
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Nico86
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 17, 2009, 20:05:19 pm »
Thanks guys, I will try it and go to another shop.
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youngnstudly
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 18, 2009, 22:29:35 pm »
You can also try using a strap (tie down) or rope cinched down around the outside diameter of the tire. If you try it at home, remember to remove the valve stem (core). Wetting the bead with water and bouncing the tire around before trying to seat the bead works good too. Sometimes though, the magic doesn't work and you need to refer to plan B!
That's when you try the sure "fire" way (as instructed, BE CAREFUL!)
Quote from: stealth67vw on March 16, 2009, 23:09:55 pm
Ether or starting fluid and a match always worked for me. Be careful.
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GreenTom
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 18, 2009, 22:33:47 pm »
run 155/80 R15 Veredestein sprint classic on repo MWS gasburners No problem wit fitting them. I run also 145/65 R15 on the same wheel. no problem also.
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Nico86
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Re: Problem with 155R15 tyres on 5,5 wheel
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March 18, 2009, 23:19:58 pm »
Thanks for all the tips, it must be ok with it. I just wanted to be sure that it's possible to do.
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