Tire Concerns: tyre replacement




Can a 205/70/15 replace a 215/80/15?

Comment:

Some people feel that replacing tyres with tires is OK, others have a problem with that.

Check out our Tire Size Calculator to see the difference between the two sizes you have mentioned and you'll see that the 205/70 is both lower and narrower than the 215/80 tire, regardless of how you spell it. Whether of not you wish to accept the consequences of the switch is up to you, but we usually don't recommend that you install a tire which is more than 2% different in overall size.

TG




Comments for
Tire Concerns: tyre replacement

Click here to add your own comments

Your Tires
by: Wheels Etc

You need to check the size on the 215/80 R 15. I am not familiar with that size and the 80 is often referred to as the old configuration of bias tires. There is no comparison to the 205/70 R 15 and will probably result in a poor fit. If you are trying to use the 205 instead of the 215/70 R 15 it will likely work but again it does not perform as well.

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How?
Simply click here to return to Tire Concerns




tireguy

Other useful links

Did you know we have a special
place to show-off your favorite wheels?
See the Hot Wheels Show Room

tell a friend image

Add To Favorites

Return to Tire Information World HOME page

Complimentary Treadwear Calculator
Click Here to Download your portable Treadwear Calculator Now!

Visit Tire Information World'sExclusive TireCare and Accessories Store.

More Offers