Jon Dor

Well-Known Member

• Dec 18, 2022

• #1

My recently PURCHASED, 2002 FL GS Auto TD4 currently wears 205 70 15 's. Are 245 70 15's too wide to contemplate as replacements?
Been offered some with more tread on than current tyres.
No point buying if there'll be significant rubbing issues.
I've ordered both an Owners Handbook AND Haynes, but nothing to refer to until they're delivered.
Many thanks,
Mike.

 

Last edited: Dec 18, 2022

GrumpyGel

Well-Known Member

• Dec 18, 2022

• #2

Jon Dor said:

My recently PURCHASED, 2002 FL GS Auto TD4 currently wears 205 70 15 's. Are 245 70 15's too wide to contemplate as replacements?
Been offered some with more tread on than current tyres.
No point buying if there'll be significant rubbing issues.
I've ordered both an Owners Handbook AND Haynes, but nothing to refer to until they're delivered.
Many thanks,
Mike.

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Dunno for sure, but I'd imagine they would not fit.

I don't think its a common tyre size either, but have a search people are always asking about different tyre sizes.

 

AllanWorms

Well-Known Member

• Dec 19, 2022

• #3

They'll have a much higher sidewall - probably ruining the gearing if nothing else! They'll be 8.4% taller - you may find that makes the car feel sluggish and screws the economy.

I wouldn't go there, personally.

 

Last edited: Dec 19, 2022

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Dec 19, 2022

• #4

They'll contact the spring cups on the strut, unless you install spacers, which is something I'd not do.

 

Jon Dor

Well-Known Member

• Dec 19, 2022

• #5

Thanks for input Gel...guys too!
I figured they'd be too large and there's no way I'd put spacers on.