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Old 12-27-2018 | 10:09 AM
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Im interested in putting 15" rims on so i can run a 75 series tire ,found a set off of a Buick century 2001 not sure about the bolt pattern or if the caliper will clear
Old 12-27-2018 | 10:12 AM
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Google says those are a 5X115 bolt pattern, so No... they won't fit.
Old 12-27-2018 | 11:04 AM
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Try 15” rims from a 2004 or so , Malibu Max
Old 12-27-2018 | 11:29 AM
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Running a 75 series tire on a HHR would be a dangerous idea. Handling and braking performance would be seriously reduced.
NOT something I would recommend.
Old 12-27-2018 | 11:35 AM
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It’s been discussed several times, but I’ve not seen any confirmation of it being done.
Ive stuck to the stock 16” size rim and the stock sized tire 215R55-16
Old 12-27-2018 | 11:41 AM
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I glanced through the 15 inch X 75 and 70 series tires available. Don't see anything that's short enough to fit in the HHR wheelwell. Most sizes like 205 and 215 only show trailer tires and they're too tall anyhow.
Like I stated before. BAD idea if considering a 75 series.
Old 12-27-2018 | 11:48 AM
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That’s the rub, so to speak, you have to consider the strut towers , the lower spring perch is different then on a Malibu Max. So you must stay under the 26.2 inch diameter of the stock tires.
Old 12-28-2018 | 11:44 PM
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IT does have limited space above the tire, my tire here 225/50/17 speced out as 26.1" tall, & I had only .300" clearance, width of this pencil.

Old 01-01-2019 | 10:55 PM
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Are you looking to install pizza cutters for better fuel efficiency?
Old 01-02-2019 | 10:13 PM
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And no reply from the OP ?



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