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From: ksg@houxl.UUCP (K.GRANT)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: HOW TO TIRE
Message-ID: <501@houxl.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 23-Oct-84 17:26:56 EDT
Article-I.D.: houxl.501
Posted: Tue Oct 23 17:26:56 1984
Date-Received: Wed, 24-Oct-84 04:11:26 EDT
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I own a Datsun 200SX and I currently have ~47K miles on my original tires.
I think it is about time I got some news ones.  However, since I know very
little about tires, I have some questions which you knowledgeable
net-readers may be able to help me with.

Since the traction on a light rear wheel drive car ain't that great, I'd
like to put 205/60SR14 on my car, where 185/70SR14 currently reside.  How
can I find out if they'll fit? (will I need new rims?)

If I get new wheels, what are the advantages of having aluminum alloy (or
other similar beasts) wheels?  Will such high performance parts make a
difference on my moderate performance car?

HOW DO I DETERMINE WHAT TIRES ARE BEST FOR MY CAR?  I'd like to get
traction in the rain and snow too. (I live in the N.Y. metropolitan area.)

I wouldn't want to spend more than $100 a tire (hopefully less).
Tips on getting discounts would be greatly appreciated.

						Thank you for your time
						and wisdom.