I just bought a 85 300SD and I checked the tires and they were 205/70-14, even the spare. Now I see on TireRack that the OEM tires are 195/70-14. Now does that mean that with the alloy rims that I have, I have to replace the tires with what is on them now or can I revert back to 195/70-14 on these rims? Thanks, guys.

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The Michelin website lists the 205/70-14 as a +0 upgrade from the 195/70-14.... I am putting 205/70-14's on to replace my 195's. I have seen both the 195's and 205's side by side on both D's and SD's and the 205 looks a lot better. Although just slightly larger the fuller wheelwell looks better. IMHO, RT

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So you can use either tire on the same rims? I guess 10 mm is not really much of a difference, thanks.

you can use either size on your OE wheels .....

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