Tyre size question

[geo.k23]

the tyres on my 02 cdt tourer are 195x65x15 would it be ok to change them for 205x65x15 thanks in advance

[T-Cut]

Hello George,
Personally, I wouldn't.

There are MGR specificationss for wheel rims and the tyres that should be fitted on them, so moving outside these combinations would likely invalidate any insurance claim you may have later on. Here's the 1999 Handbook'a info on sizes.



The 205/65-15s will certainly fit the existing rims, but will have an impact the speedo accuracy. The tyres could eventually suffer circumpherential cracking around the tread (been there-did that myself in the '60s !).


TC

[geo.k23]

Originally Posted by T-Cut

Hello George,
Personally, I wouldn't.

There are MGR specificationss for wheel rims and the tyres that should be fitted on them, so moving outside these combinations would likely invalidate any insurance claim you may have later on. Here's the 1999 Handbook'a info on sizes.



The 205/65-15s will certainly fit the existing rims, but will have an impact the speedo accuracy. The tyres could eventually suffer circumpherential cracking around the tread (been there-did that myself in the '60s !).


TC

thanks for your reply T cut very much appreciated the reason i asked is the wheels i am replacing on my 02 tourer are being replaced with wheels from a 51 tourer which has the 205x65x15 tyres

[The Rovering Member]

I've fitted 225/55/16's to my Unions. Not the factory spec' & they have had an impact on the speedo in that they've caused it to give a more accurate reading than on the 215's. I wouldn't go back as the ride is noticeably more relaxed. So it's not always a bad thing.

[geo.k23]

Originally Posted by The Rovering Member

I've fitted 225/55/16's to my Unions. Not the factory spec' & they have had an impact on the speedo in that they've caused it to give a more accurate reading than on the 215's. I wouldn't go back as the ride is noticeably more relaxed. So it's not always a bad thing.

thanks for your reply once again very much appreciated

[daveo138]

So ,you’re not just replacing the tyres, but the wheels as well?

Are the replacement wheel rims 6” or 6.5”?

[geo.k23]

Originally Posted by daveo138

So ,you’re not just replacing the tyres, but the wheels as well?

Are the replacement wheel rims 6” or 6.5”?

i don't know I'm just going by the sizes on the tyre

[geo.k23]

Originally Posted by daveo138

So ,you’re not just replacing the tyres, but the wheels as well?

Are the replacement wheel rims 6” or 6.5”?

Originally Posted by geo.k23

i don't know I'm just going by the sizes on the tyre

at the moment it's comets that are on the car I'am changing them for contours the comets are 195x65x15 the contours are 205x65x15

[dave lincs]

Early cars were fitted with 205/65/15 then when production moved in 2001 they were changed to 195/65/15

[geo.k23]

Originally Posted by dave lincs

Early cars were fitted with 205/65/15 then when production moved in 2001 they were changed to 195/65/15

thank you for the information