tire size ?
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From: Waterford Mi
tire size ?
The factory replacement tires are listed as P215/75R15 roughly 27" diameter.
I use to have Goodyear ST 225-70/15's.
I changed to BF Goodrich Radial TA P235/60R15
TA is 26" diameter.
I need to buy tires again and was wondering what others are using.
I use to have Goodyear ST 225-70/15's.
I changed to BF Goodrich Radial TA P235/60R15
TA is 26" diameter.
I need to buy tires again and was wondering what others are using.
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Hi rwv,
To my eye I can see the 1" difference in the picture. The tires don't quite fill the wheel opening enough.
The 255-60-15 TA is the right height compared to the original and doesn't cause any rubbing problems on most cars. Some people find it too fat looking if they want an original appearing tire.
What sort of look are you after? Why did you get away from the 225-70-15?
Regards,
Alan
To my eye I can see the 1" difference in the picture. The tires don't quite fill the wheel opening enough.
The 255-60-15 TA is the right height compared to the original and doesn't cause any rubbing problems on most cars. Some people find it too fat looking if they want an original appearing tire.
What sort of look are you after? Why did you get away from the 225-70-15?
Regards,
Alan
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From: Waterford Mi
I do no remember why I changed at the time. It is hard to remember stuff I have done over the lat 20 years. I do remember I had to change the speedometer gear and I still have the old one. I was thinking I would go back to the 225. I think it will help a little with gas mileage not that it is a concern of mine anyway.
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I've got 255/60 front and rear, been that way for about 16 years... I think it fills the fender openings just right. I think it also depends on if your car sits at stock ride height too.
