Date: Sun, 02 Jul 2006 07:33:39 -0400 From: "hippo" <johnhnospamam.shoal.net.au> Subject: Re: Changing tire size on a 9.5
Michael Hudson wrote: >Greetings. I've a '02 9.5, which calls for tires sized 215/55-16. As >it happens, I got this car used a few months back and I need to put new >tires on it. There are Michelins on the rear in the size called for, >and Cooper something-or-others on the front, sized 205/55-16. My >question is this: Can I safely put tires sized 205/60-16 on this car? >I'm considering this move, very frankly, because the tires are brand >new and free. A hard-to-beat combo. Of course, I don't want to do >anything that would negatively affect the safety/handling/stability/ride and so forth of >the car. >Opinions gratefully received, and thanks. >M First off, the Coopers are 1.7% smaller circumference than the Michelins. That will probably stuff up your front/rear balance at least marginally, so putting on a set of FOUR somethings all the same size is a good idea. The 205/60-16s are only 1.5% bigger in circ than the 215s specified so you probably shouldn't notice any differences in ride/handling/speedo error. So it's all good so far. Just make sure that what you're getting is worth putting on the car in the first place, regardless of price! Cheers
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