changing tire size

**TEAL** · June 30th, 2003 05:21 PM

Thank you sa correction X-wind, 205/65 r15 nga pala instead of 205/60 r15 .
Yes, I might trade na lang yung mga 205/65 r15 tires ko with 205/70 r15 ones. Added advantage yung mataas. Anong tire brand recommended mo?
Salamat po ng marami.

**IMm29** · July 1st, 2003 12:35 PM

icon,
my mistake. vs. the stock 195/60R15, the 205/50R15 is indeed shorter. i was thinking of 205/60R15 which is why i said it's taller. sorry for the confusion.

about the tiresize calculator, it serves its purpose very well, which is to get the right size of wheel/tire combo if you do plan on changing from the stock combo. by doing so, you will keep your speedo readings accurate. lookswise, however, the calcu may or may not give you a better looking/ perhaps upsized combo, so if you're more into how the car will look by, for instance, upsizing from 15s to 16s, use the calculator to get the probable tire sizes, but have a good look when they're being installed to get the look you want.

**IMm29** · July 1st, 2003 12:40 PM

TEAL,
i think x-wind hit the spot when he said that the previous owner was probably aiming for more loading capability and a slightly higher rear ride height (hence the taller 6 ply tire). i'm with x-wind here on recommending that you change your front tires to 205/70R15s.

in my experience, ok naman ang Dunlop LM RV501. ride is slightly harder than 4 ply tires, but mas pwede na pang kargahan. AUVs/vans should have at least 6 ply tires to be able to handle the weight of the numerous people they carry, and/or anything else that's loaded.

**jackaroo** · July 2nd, 2003 04:56 PM

Another guide is not to exceed 25.4mm or 1 inch in total diameter when you increase tire size, otherwise your speedo will be inaccurate and gear ratio will be taller. So, a 205/70R15 is 20.5mm taller.
Taller gear ratio is good for hway, long runs but you lose a bit of acceleration.