Hello All,
Ive recently purchased a Bongo 2.0L Tin Top and absolutely love it!
The tyres need changing, the manual states I need 195/70R 15 on the front and 215/65R15 on the rear.
Does anybody know if its possible to fit 215/70S15 all round? Im looking at the Michelin Agilis CrossClimate.
Many thanks
Higher profile tyres okay?
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Re: Higher profile tyres okay?
Hi, and welcome
You can certainly fit the same size tyres back and front. 215/65/15 is fine, with a minimum load rating of 96.
Agilis Crossclimes are available in that size. I'm no tyre expert so can't comment on 215/70s, other than it will affect the speedo, although mine reads so far under this may be a plus.
I'd also recommend fitting a full size spare if you still have the original skinny.
Hope that helps a bit.
You can certainly fit the same size tyres back and front. 215/65/15 is fine, with a minimum load rating of 96.
Agilis Crossclimes are available in that size. I'm no tyre expert so can't comment on 215/70s, other than it will affect the speedo, although mine reads so far under this may be a plus.
I'd also recommend fitting a full size spare if you still have the original skinny.
Hope that helps a bit.
Re: Higher profile tyres okay?
For info you would need to inform your insurance company of a 'modification' if you fit non standard tyres.
Re: Higher profile tyres okay?
Thanks for the reply Bob.
My reason for asking is that the 215/70 tyres have a C rating for fuel economy as apposed to the 215/65 which have an E.
The owners book I have states both of the above for the rear tyres, but not sure if the 70 profile will be okay on all four tyres.
My reason for asking is that the 215/70 tyres have a C rating for fuel economy as apposed to the 215/65 which have an E.
The owners book I have states both of the above for the rear tyres, but not sure if the 70 profile will be okay on all four tyres.
Re: Higher profile tyres okay?
If they're ok on the back I can't see they would do any harm on the front.
There's plenty of room under the wheel arches, the rims are the same, and this is a very small increase.
There's plenty of room under the wheel arches, the rims are the same, and this is a very small increase.