TIRE Size HELP - Pontiac VIBE

If you have a good set of all season tires you won't need snow tires.

========= Harryface =========

The diameter of the 205/55R16s are 631.9 mm and the diameter of the

I use the 17" optional on the Vibe which don't go in the sun. I asked 3 dealers and 5 different people the question you asked and only 1 person could answer. YES you can use the standard 16" tire. I bought from

hax

just a thought

but what about the wheel speed sensors calibrated for 16 inch wheels

the 15s should set off a dtc

paul

All he needs to do is get bigger sidewalls so that the diameter of the tires stays about the same.

With 205 60 tires? Dream on. The car is TOO LIGHT for that kind of tire to give any kind of safety in snow. You need something that will either bite down through to pavement, or something that will grab tanaciously to the snow. An All Season tire will do neither. For winter driving with a light vehicle you want an agressive tread on a narrow tire.

I've lived, driven, and rallied in Ontario winter conditions, with cars as light as a mini and as heavy as an old Dodge PowerWagon. Mothing beats the Hakapelita - but for the price a good Dunlop Graspic or Bridgestone Blizzak are a good substitute.

The difficulty on the Vibe will be getting wheels to fit over the huge brake assembly - 15s will fit, but if a 14 could be made to fit a 225