1998 S70. Tire size question

Dfischer2868 · Post by **Dfischer2868** » 18 Apr 2014, 17:02

I was wondering if I can swap out my 195 60 15 tires with 195 65 15 tires? Wondering if they'll rub. not concerned about speedometer issues. Thanks!

Post by **xHeart** » 18 Apr 2014, 19:01

No worries.

Post by **shaker_chi** » 19 Apr 2014, 08:37

Tires 101:

P = Passenger Tire
195 = Width...in this case 195 mm wide
65 = aspect ratio....In other words, the sidewall is 65% of 195
15 = Obviously size of the rim

Your tire will be a bit taller than the original spec and may give you more cushion on bumps, but will reduce your agility. I went the opposite way with my 850. I have P205/55R15s. They are a little wider and about the same height as the O/E specs.

Good Luck

Post by **erikv11** » 19 Apr 2014, 09:35

That's about a 3.2% oversize (e.g. http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tireca ... -195-65r15) and they may rub on the liners, but not on the fender itself. I have run bigger snow tires than that (215-55-16 or 4.3% oversize) on an 850 and they rub on the liners at full lock, but not on the fenders. The amount of rub was not an issue - it will be fine.

Post by **MoVolvos** » 20 Apr 2014, 00:32

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Have a set of 2003 V70 rims with 195/65/15 on my 98 S70 T5. The OE tires were 205/55/16. There was a slight rubbing on the fender liner but after dialing the TOE to approx. 0 and tightening up the liner have not had a problem going on 2 years.

Blessings,

BKM
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