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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Hi All
I have a transit running 195/70R15 tyres, is it possible to replace these with 215/70R15 tyres. Cheers |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
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Yes but your rolling diameter will be wrong as will your speedo
Best to go to 205 65 15 or 215 60 15
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Perth, Northern Suburbs
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What model transit?
Do you know what the OEM tyres were? What are you trying to achieve? Looks, handling, grip, etc? How wide are your rims? |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2014
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It's a 2008 MK7, the tyres are 195/70R15
I just had a chance to get some almost new 215/70R15 load rated tyres for $10 each. So I was hoping they would work, but looks like they wont. |
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Join Date: May 2015
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cheers |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Perth, Northern Suburbs
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I the speed limit says 70, do you
3 or 4 could be a problem with speed cameras. Depending on how accurate that speedo was, the extra few percent could push you over if you already push the limit. I have similarly oversize tyres on my car, and only get the tickets I deserve, but there's no grace left in my speedo. If I hit a camera with the speedo reading 75~76, its a ticket. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Stick with standard sizes as vans and there tyres are load rated for safety reasons and your speedo will be basically 100% accurate.
Cheap tyres will end up costing you more in the long run!!! |
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