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old blue 66 · 10-07-2009

The size on my factory 16' rims are 205 55 16 on my '01 S60 2.4t

Anyone ever try a 215 55 16???

I need new skins and found a great deal on the 215 size. I know there is a problem with the 205's rubbing although Ive never heard it. Im wondering what my chances are.

sulley007 · 10-07-2009

Have you checked with a tire store?

old blue 66 · 10-07-2009

Yes, but I was hoping to get some experience from another S60 owner as the store cant know all the cars and give me an honest opinion.

BHart · 10-08-2009

Changing from a 205 to a 215 is only 10mm - not much. Check the actual measurements of the tire from the manufacturer's specs. You'll be surprized how much variance there is actual size from one make to another.

A larger tire may rub (usually the front at full steering lock), will give slightly higher ride height and will minimally affect the gearing (speed will be higher than indicated).

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old blue 66 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Larger than standard tire size? The size on my factory 16' rims are 205 55 16 on my '01 S60 2.4t Anyone ever try a 215 55 16??? I need new skins and found a great deal on the 215 size. I know there is a problem with the 205's rubbing although Ive never heard it. Im wondering what my chances are.

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BHart Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 324	Changing from a 205 to a 215 is only 10mm - not much. Check the actual measurements of the tire from the manufacturer's specs. You'll be surprized how much variance there is actual size from one make to another. A larger tire may rub (usually the front at full steering lock), will give slightly higher ride height and will minimally affect the gearing (speed will be higher than indicated). __________________ 64 Saab 96 Monte Carlo 850 clone, 73 1800ES, 74 Land Rover Series III, 80 Mini 1380, 04 Jeep GC Overland

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sulley007 Administrator Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 688	Have you checked with a tire store?

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old blue 66 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Yes, but I was hoping to get some experience from another S60 owner as the store cant know all the cars and give me an honest opinion.

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