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Need quick answer - dumb question
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:01 am
by Chris
Hi! My wife decided to go 4x4ing in the vibe over a curb (ouch) and smoked the front right tire.Since I need to purchase a new one, can anyone tell me the exact name and size of the Conti stock tire on the 16" rim for the 2003? I know its a Conti but I cannot remember the "name" it's a touring or something like that. Also I'm pretty sure I know the size but - if you all could just confirm all the info for me? THanks so much!A slightly poorer Chris.
Re: Need quick answer - dumb question (Chris)
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:02 am
by ragingfish
Whoever you take the car to when you replace the tire should be able to tell what tire is on there...the info is all on the sidewall of the tire...
Re: Need quick answer - dumb question (ragingfish)
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:12 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
Your tires are Conti Touring Contact, 205/55r16http://
www.conti-online.com/generator/www/us/e ... it_en.html
Re: Need quick answer - dumb question
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:16 am
by ragingfish
What he said.
Re: Need quick answer - dumb question (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:22 am
by Chris
Thanks!I know I could find the facts on the sidewall but the car's at home and I'm at work trying to find a replacement tire!Thanks Sub-Vibe-R!!! Appreciate your quick response!
Re: Need quick answer - dumb question (Chris)
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:29 am
by ragingfish
Yeah, I didn't give you exact info because I don't have Conti's, I have no idea...
Re: Need quick answer - dumb question (ragingfish)
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:41 am
by Chris
You're lucky you don't have Contis - the side walls suck
Re: Need quick answer - dumb question (Chris)
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 5:34 am
by ragingfish
I hear Conti's suck period.I have the Goodyear Eagle RS/A stock tires...they have good wear life, but traction on any road surface -- wet, dry, snow, ice -- sucks. Might as well attach skis to the car...will get better traction that with these tires...
Re: Need quick answer - dumb question (Chris)
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 5:42 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
I have the Contis but I didn't remember by heart the name. I juste do a quick search on Google and found out the info.Plus, I saw those little Contis on BMW 3 series (the same exact tire as the Vibe, even the size is the same). So they sould not be as crappy as some people say.