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tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:32 pm
by peanutcrusher
I have standard 15 wheels and tyre sizes front and rear are different
215/65 r15 96h rear
195/70 r15 92h front
is this standard. my bongo is 4x4 aft if that makes a difference.
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:39 pm
by missfixit70
Documented fully on the forum & in the factsheets, it's normal, not sure if they're the right sizes, a search will reveal all
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:39 pm
by scanner
It should also be shown on a plate stuck inside the driver's door opening.
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:43 pm
by David Edwards
Depends what you want, a few of us, (me) lol have been using 215's all round, at least I have for the last five years with no probs. If you do just remember that your speedo will show about 5mph faster thna you are doing, I have not altered the thing as it helps with speed cameras, lol.
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:02 pm
by not so old
The handbook says front 195/70 r15 92s air pressure 200
rear 215/65 r15 96s air pressure 240
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:16 pm
by scanner
not so old wrote:The handbook says front 195/70 r15 92s air pressure 200
rear 215/65 r15 96s air pressure 240
I hope that's not PSI?
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:17 pm
by hampshire hog
I have 195/70/15 front & rear will it cause me any problems, or is it ok. Thanks Frank
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:24 pm
by francophile1947
hampshire hog wrote:I have 195/70/15 front & rear will it cause me any problems, or is it ok. Thanks Frank
It may encourage oversteer, so don't go racing around corners
I believe others have found that the handling wasn't as good as it should be, but I'm not sure
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:26 pm
by not so old
hampshire hog wrote:I have 195/70/15 front & rear will it cause me any problems, or is it ok. Thanks Frank
According to the book 215/70 can also be used on the back
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:28 pm
by not so old
scanner wrote:not so old wrote:The handbook says front 195/70 r15 92s air pressure 200
rear 215/65 r15 96s air pressure 240
I hope that's not PSI?
Air pressure ??? KPa(kgf/cm2)
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:57 pm
by hampshire hog
Thanks for the replys, i presume the 215s will fit on the rims ok.
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:15 pm
by not so old
hampshire hog wrote:Thanks for the replys, i presume the 215s will fit on the rims ok.
wheels- 15x6jj offset 40mm PC 114.3 (all wheels)
I am reading this from the Manual, but thanks to Francophile, I now understand it !
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:17 pm
by francophile1947
hampshire hog wrote:Thanks for the replys, i presume the 215s will fit on the rims ok.
Yes
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:55 pm
by friendeedebs
just been looking through the members info and reading this...and am now more confused than ever
I need 4 tyres asap and at the mo have 215/55 A17 all round....got a quote today...but wondering now if I should go for omg i can't remember what they were
but different sizes back and front...if I'm forking out for all 4 want to get it right
thanks if anyone can help
Debs
Re: tyre sizes
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:13 pm
by not so old
debbiepritch wrote:just been looking through the members info and reading this...and am now more confused than ever
I need 4 tyres asap and at the mo have 215/55 A17 all round....got a quote today...but wondering now if I should go for omg i can't remember what they were
but different sizes back and front...if I'm forking out for all 4 want to get it right
thanks if anyone can help
Debs
The sizes on above post is as recommended in the handbook, to be used with 15x6jj wheels. However I am sure someone with more experience in other tyres will be along to help. sorry I can't be of more assistance.