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Offline SMason0877

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« on: August 13, 2004, 14:58:38 »
Im going to be putting Colway AT tyres onto my zook pretty soon.  They currently are 195 R15...Does anyone know if it can take 215/15s??  I realise that this will put the speedo out about 3% but i wondered if you peeps in the know had any input.
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2004, 15:44:45 »
Hi

I calculate that the difference in diameter would make nearer 5 percent speedo error. If Colway offer a 215/75x15, it would get the diameter back to almost the same as the full profile 195. I estimate that this size would only increase tyre diameter by 10mm. Then the only real clearance issues will relate to the extra 10mm on each side of the tyre.
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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2004, 20:09:08 »
I have 215/15 muds on mine and never heard them rub.
As for the speedo it now reads correct!! :?
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