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Old 05-20-2006, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by timreid
I personally would stay away from the 215/60/15 tires, your 195/65/15 tires have diameter of approximately 25 in, the 215/60/15 tires are approximately 26 in. To much of a ride height change in my view.
Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/km Difference
195/65-15 127mm 317mm 634mm 1993mm 502 0.0%
205/60-15 123mm 314mm 627mm 1970mm 508 -1.2%
215/60-15 129mm 320mm 639mm 2007mm 498 0.7%

Ride height should be determined by the radius (center of wheel/axle to outer edge of tire), not the diameter...215/60-15 vs. 195/65-15 results in only a 3mm difference in ride height, which is more or less negligable...
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