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Asked: Nov 03, 2008 - 04:08 AM
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wdenny
Can 225-65-R16 tire fit in place of 215-60-R16 tires on my minivan?
I have these new tires which I rarely used last year and want to know if I can use them for my new car???
In Vehicle Type > Minivan / Van In Maintenance & Repair > Tires1 answer - 387 days ago
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karjunkie
Date: Nov 03, 2008 Time: 07:19 AM
They may fit your rims but your speedometer will not register the correct speed. When you go to a higher profile like you propose, you usually need to go to a narrower width tire. In your case you can go from 215/60-16 to 205/65-16 to maintain the correct overall tire circumference and not affect your speedometer reading. Go to www.tirerack.com and enter your year make and model of car and they will show you all the alternative tire sizes you can safely use on your vehicle.
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