I have 4 low k 215 55 16 tires mounted on steel rims with caps from a previous Volvo, My current V70 uses 205 55 16..
By my calulation 60 k would become 62k if I use the larger size,other than that could these tires cause any other problems?
The Volve dealer says not to do it.. Better to buy another set of Geslivads..
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You should be just fine as long as all the tires match in tread
Odd size, what did they come off of?
You should be just fine as long as all the tires match in tread
Odd size, what did they come off of?
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I get 61.04 kph.
According to this, 215's are 79.517 circumference, in inches, vs. 78.156. Percent larger = 0.98. That is really insignificant regarding gear ratios. For speed, just use your brain to add a kph. Our speedometers aren't accurate to that degree anyway.
A bigger worry might be rubbing due to tire width: 25.311 vs 24.878 (inches). Just go full-lock when turning the wheel, then back off a touch. I've been doing it for 10 years with my 850.
According to this, 215's are 79.517 circumference, in inches, vs. 78.156. Percent larger = 0.98. That is really insignificant regarding gear ratios. For speed, just use your brain to add a kph. Our speedometers aren't accurate to that degree anyway.
A bigger worry might be rubbing due to tire width: 25.311 vs 24.878 (inches). Just go full-lock when turning the wheel, then back off a touch. I've been doing it for 10 years with my 850.
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They came off of a Volvo XCJRL wrote:http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
You should be just fine as long as all the tires match in tread
Odd size, what did they come off of?
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