Tire Concerns: Our minivan are different from manufacturer recommended tires

by Alvin
(Nebraska)

Our minivan has different size tires than the size recommended by the manufacturer

We're driving a 2000 Chrysler Town and country minivan which we recently purchased. Today I found out that the tires on the van are the wrong size. The previous owner put 215/60R16 instead of 215/60R15. What will be the effect on my minivan? Is it something serious that I need to change them right away to the right size?

Comments

Please see out Tire Size Calculator to get an idea of the effects this would have on your vehicle.

If you're certain that these tires were being used for any considerable time prior to your purchase, and they weren't just switched when the old owner sold it, and you're satisfied with the vehicle's condition and the way it is operating (paying special attention to the tires rubbing when you go over a bump or when making sharp turns) then you're probably OK in sticking with this size if you are prepared to accept the differences noted in the calculator.

TG