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Tire recommendations

slowcarfast

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The tires on my corolla were old and bald, so plan to replace them, so I'm looking for some good tires that won't cost an arm and a leg. While I'm at it, I wanted to ask about going for wider tires, is it doable without rubbing? The ones at the moment are 195, so how wide can I go before I'll need wack the wheel arches with a hammer?
 
For budget friendly tires, brands like Michelin, Goodyear and Hankook have options that won't drain your wallet. As for width, you can usually go up to 205 or 215 without hammering the arches but always doublecheck the rim width and clearance just to play it safe. Happy shopping!
 
I swapped out my Corolla's tires for 205s, and they fit perfectly without rubbing. I did have to check the clearance carefully, but it was smooth sailing once I got them on
 
For a Corolla, you can go up to a 205 or 215 width tire without much trouble, and you should be good without rubbing if the offset is right. As for the cost, brands like Michelin or Goodyear have good options that won't break the bank, just make sure to double-check clearance before you pull the trigger
 
You can definitely go a bit wider without issues up to 205 or even 215 on stock rims depending on the offset and suspension clearance, but 205 is typically a safer upgrade with minimal risk of rubbing. Just make sure to keep the overall diameter close to stock to avoid speedometer and clearance issues. For the tire options tho I think folks here have mentioned the best options.
 
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