Tire Size Question

[hexed775]

What are the pro's/con's of each tire size listed:


215/70R/15

-and-

215/65R/15



Both footprints are the same, as is the 15.



Looking to find which provides the better ride, better gas mileage, could be safer than the other.. I know the 70's are a more popular size than 65's.

Tire's are going on '96 Grand voyager, 3.3L, Fwd. Stock size is 65's.

Thanks for the help.

[Mbriggs]

The wider tire(65) will give better handling on dry pavement. Problem is, the 70 is bigger around and your speedometer will read 60 when you're actually going 62. Drop down to a 205/70-15 to equalize the size if you want to go with the 70 size. I did this on mine cause it was cheaper.