tyre size
Submitted: Thursday, Jun 19, 2008 at 08:41
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sawfly
I have 215/60 R16 tyres on my current car but i want to fit 215/70 R16 tyres on it will the bigger sidewall have any affect on the car? and is there any problem in doing this?
Reply By: Member - Jason & Jodie - Thursday, Jun 19, 2008 at 13:45
Thursday, Jun 19, 2008 at 13:45
Hi Sawfly,
It may make the vehicle a bit more 'rolly' in corners but that is only under high performance situations. Just need to check the wheel arch clearance. I did a similar thing & realized that they decreased the clearance enough for the tyre to scrape on the guards in not so extreme conditions - not a good idea.
Also, make sure the new tyre has durable side walls.
Cheers
Jason
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Reply By: guy007 - Thursday, Jun 19, 2008 at 14:41
Thursday, Jun 19, 2008 at 14:41
Had the same problem with our Subaru Forester...could not find a suitable tyre for stoney roads.. blew plenty when rocks fractured sidewalls..still travelled to every state.
Currently running 215/65 Cooper CS4 Have performed
well so far,the extra height cures the speedo error and they dont foul the guards. The strongest tyre I could find in this size was a Goodyear Cargo 215/65 LT light truck construction that was fitted to the Falcon Ute RV...have not tried this tyre.
215/70 although tempting are just to tall to fit.
regards
Guy
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