New tires for 93 Loyale - Help with size

[__aw]

I'm in need of some new rubber on my 93 Loyale wagon. Current (stock) is 165-70-13.

 

I've seen a few threads talking about running 185-70-13 as well as 185-80-13 on this car. Will those tires sizes fit on the stock rims?

 

Should I consider going with a larger tire? The 165's look like pinners, I wouldn't mind having a bit more width. Are there any downsides to a slightly wider tire?

[Gloyale]

That isn't the stock size for a loyale.

 

Stock is 185/70/13 and they will fit.

 

185/80/13 will fit and give you a little extra height....but that size is hard to find anymore, and makes handling suck.

 

I'd say a good set of 185/70/13s are the way to go.

 

or maybe a 205/60/13:grin: if you want better handling and a bit lower ride.

[__aw]

Sorry I got some numbers mixed up. The plate inside the door says 165SR13, and the tires on the car now are 165/80 13. This is for a 93 loyale wagon 4wd.

 

When I look up tires for this car, tirerack tells me 185/70 13 is stock (just like you said).

 

But other sites have 165 listed for this car.

 

It's confusing! And thanks for the input.

[vagen]

The proper size tire is one that has the right diameter. On most EA82 cars that is 23.2" this matches up with 185/70/13 195/60/14 and 205/50/15. Look at the diameter of the tires that are listed on the door and match that you should be able to find what you need this way.

[__aw]

Ok, thanks a lot. I went down to the tire store and bugged them with the same questions. It makes sense now. Thanks for all the advice.

[robm]

165SR13 is stock. 165/80-13 is as close as we can get now, if you can find them. 185/70-13 is the same diameter as 165/80, so it fits fine, again if you can find them.

 

175/70-13 has pretty close to the same load rating as 165/80, but they are noticeably smaller in diameter. Availability is better than the 165/80 and 185/70. 155/80-13 has the same diameter as 175/70, but a lower load rating. Not recommended. Too bad they are the easiest to find.