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can I put 215/60(or65) 15 on 99 stock GLE rims?

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Old 01-15-2002 | 03:35 PM
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can I put 215/60(or65) 15 on 99 stock GLE rims?

if I can will I notice any handling differences?
stock size is 205/65 15.

Which tire should I get, yokohama AVS db or dunlop sp sport 5000 v? & what size?
Old 01-15-2002 | 03:51 PM
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get bridgestone!!!!!......but out of those two, the yokohamas are better
Old 01-15-2002 | 04:02 PM
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bridgestone what model? can I get them in 205/65/15 series?
Will 215/60/15 or 215/65/15 fit in stock 99 GLE rims?
if they fit what kinda speedometer can I expect?
if no one answer's I'm ordering yokohama 205/65/15(stock size) in 3 hours
Old 01-15-2002 | 05:06 PM
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I just checked, my rims are 15 x 16.5 jj what does that mean? can I go 215 series? Since stock SE rims are 16 x 16.5 & they can go 215 series does this mean I can too? safety? without the wheels falling off teh car?
Old 01-15-2002 | 05:51 PM
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I'm running 215/60-15 Bridgestone Potenza RE950 on my GXE steelies.

They kick a$$. They are a great tire for the stock size rims. Fairly quiet, but really sticky, and the wet traction is amazing...

Old 01-15-2002 | 06:12 PM
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A 215/60 and a 205/65 has the same diameter, rev/mile, etc. The 215/60 will handle better. It will also probably give you a somewhat harsher ride because it weighs more: higher unsprung weight=crappier ride. (I noticed the difference going from a Nissan 5.5x15 wheel with 205/65 to a Nissan 6x15 wheel with 215/60.)
Old 01-15-2002 | 06:28 PM
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so yes its worth it? your steelies are only 15 x6 & if they're fine then my 15 x 6.5 would be fine too, thanks a lot guys. But lower series = larger wheel gap??
Old 01-15-2002 | 06:32 PM
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Originally posted by mzmtg
I'm running 215/60-15 Bridgestone Potenza RE950 on my GXE steelies.

They kick a$$. They are a great tire for the stock size rims. Fairly quiet, but really sticky, and the wet traction is amazing...

what about snow traction? oh crap I changed my mind again ok you win because you can't get 215 60 15 yokohama, now I'm going bridgestone RE950. But hwo does it drive in snow?
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