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Originally Posted by Katterinablu
I'm still looking for new tires and I have researched what will fit on my Lumina. I decided to go with 215 but when i look at which tires will fit they say the recommended would be 215/65/15.
Would anyone be able to tell me if I can put 215/75/15? I dont see why I couldn't. I would like to fill the wheel well out a little more. I understand the pros and cons of 75's, but will it really matter too much?
Any advice would be appreciated. Dont the Police specials run high profile tires?
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there is no way a 65 or a 60 would be too large if in the right size. 75's are tall compared to 65/60's
A 215x75x15 is approx. 27.5 inches tall and a tread width about 7 iches wide.
A 225x60x15 is approx. 25.6 inches tall and a tread with about 7.5 inches wide.
Not much difference in width, but way shorter in height.
What you need to do is stay very close to original height, if not you will throw your speedometer off calibration to say the least.
If you want to go wider and remain about same in height, would need to know original tire size exactly first.
If you want to ponder the situation with some tire specs, go to this web site and check out tires, all sizes and specs are there for tires.
tirerack.com
By the way, tirerack shows a optional original tire/wheel size on your car of - Original Equipment Optional 225/60-16