Tyre sizes

[mark.hingston]

Hi, I have 195's on the front and 215,s on the back, as stated in the handbook, But the tyres have become castleated on the front, and making a lot of noise. I have been in touch with Allens garage in Devon and he tells me that I should change the tyres and have them all the same size. Does that mean I should have four 215's fitted? Why does the hand book state different size tyres if it is not so.

[rita]

Hi, I have 195's on the front and 215,s on the back, as stated in the handbook, But the tyres have become castleated on the front, and making a lot of noise. I have been in touch with Allens garage in Devon and he tells me that I should change the tyres and have them all the same size. Does that mean I should have four 215's fitted? Why does the hand book state different size tyres if it is not so.

Hi mark.hingston,

The hand book is correct with the designed tyre sizes for this vehicle,the garage is giving you there opinion of what can be used,as other owners have done.Its up to you what road you take(excuse the pun) .

Cheers..

[iBongo]

I have pretty much the same question. Could you please explain what the numbers mean

all my Tyres are the same size. 215/65 R15 100H XL I have NO idea what any of the numbers mean, sorry

Can I go out and buy any 15 inch alloy and use my tyres....??

[missfixit70]

Can I go out and buy any 15 inch alloy and use my tyres....??

- yes, if the wheels are rated high enough for the bongo & fit ok.

This FAQ may help point you in the right direction - http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =43&t=7895

[g8dhe]

I won't get into discussing tyre sizes but there is a good explanation on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_and_ ... _they_mean of what the numbers mean just look at the pictures on the right to start with

[iBongo]

Brilliant, thanks