TIRES: Can 195/65/15 fit in my 2005 Altis?

[KinKyHOOTER]

Hi guys! Can 195/65/15 fit in my 2005 Altis? Stock tire specs is 195/60/15.

I tried rolling a 195/65/15 tire beside my cars tires, and it seems that there is only a small space left on the tire wells. Has anyone tried this upgrade on a 2005 Altis?

--- Will it hit the inner REAR wheel wells with 5 people sitting?
--- ....and when turning the FRONT wheels?

My ride hight is stock, never lowered it. I plan to get the Bridgestone Turanza GR-90.

Thanks!

[vinj]

Why that size? If ever it does fit, it wont look too good.

Im using 205/60R15 on our Altis now and it fits well.

[KinKyHOOTER]

Why that size? If ever it does fit, it wont look too good.

Im using 205/60R15 on our Altis now and it fits well.

Hi vinj!

I'm not of an upgrade person anymore. I just keep my car on stock now a days....the stock tire for an 05 Altis is 195/60/15, yung 15 inch mags na parang fan blade rotor type. So changing it to 205/60/15, I feel will baloon the sides....

Oo nga parang it will not look good sa 195/65/15...parang 80's sizing. Hehehe. I'm kindda of a cross-country type na makapalang profile para mas kain ang lubak and road irregularities.

[niky]

Won't help. It'll just make it more bouncy. 60-series tires are already sufficient to cushion the mags from any impacts. Too tall a tire will only negatively affect fuel consumption, comfort and suspension performance.

The difference between 205-60 and 195-60 is not big. They'll be obviously wider than stock, but they'll still fit on the wheels.

[vinj]

The 195/60R15 will be sufficient as Niky mentioned.

We have the same type of rims it seems (05-07 OEM 15's). When i used 205's, the car felt more floaty and tipsy unless i air up at 34psi on all fours which doesnt affect the ride much (since the Altis has a tall, soft stock suspension) and i like the added ground clearance when i drive to the provinces. As for the profile, its thicker but not fugly bulging out. What i did before i decided on what tire to get was to test mount the size at the shop (got Goodyear Assurance).

The Turanzas are a good choice tire BTW. Always been happy with them.

[KinKyHOOTER]

* niky & vinj

Thanks for the inputs guys. I guess I'll just stick with 195/60/15 Turanza GR-90's. Will get 4 soon.