Hi, I own a '91 Honda Prelude, currently fitted with steel wheels and
195/60/R14 tyres. I've just bought a second hand set of alloys with 185/60/R14 tyres. Can I use them?- posted
18 years ago
Hi, I own a '91 Honda Prelude, currently fitted with steel wheels and
195/60/R14 tyres. I've just bought a second hand set of alloys with 185/60/R14 tyres. Can I use them?
Excuse my noobness, but what is a bolt pattern?
I was thinking more about the tyres, same radius but going from 195/60 to
185/60...T L wrote:
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Some Hondas have a 4-bolt mounting,and others a 5-bolt mounting,and different auto makes(Toyota,Nissan) have different bolt spacings. There are some "universal" bolt-pattern wheels,but I think they look crappy with those empty extra holes.
You may also need different lug nuts. (smaller diameter to fit the smaller holes,& needing a different lug wrench!)
anti-theft wheel locks are advisable,too.I've seen far too many cars on blocks and NO wheels from visits by MidNite Auto Parts.
speedo will read slightly high.
but safety / handling wise, using slightly narrower tyres won't make a difference?
jim beam wrote:
not so you'd notice. you get more difference tire brand to tire brand.
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