the factory size is 205 65 15.. i searched but didnt find anything

p.s. its the factory tire size for 95-96 SE

 

The stock (steel) GXEe rims are 15X6 rims where as the GLEX/SE Rims are 15X6.5 . My guess is that going wider on a 15X6 rim will not help since it will reduce the footprint of the tire. On the steelies - you are probably better off staying with the 205/65's.

Just my $0.02 + tax.

 

so it would be unsafe to use them, then?

 

i have 215/60 15 on the GLE rims which came with 205/65's and they're fine... they're a huge improvement over my old tires, but my old tires were crap.

Also, i fail to see how a 215/60 would have a smaller footprint then a 205/65... I don't know exactly, but my eyeball tells me I have a bigger foorprint with the 215's...

Oh, i don't have time to now, but when I was buying tires i did a quick search and found plenty of info on this topic

 

but your rims are .5 wider than his.(gxe steelies)

 

i have a GXE and am riding on 215/60/15 on my steelies and i have no problem....the tire does have a wider footprint as compared to the 205/65/15.

 

I'm running 215/60 on my steelies too.

 

hmm ok... looks like its ok then

 

215/60's are fine. If you happen to look in your manual, it should have a tire chart in there where it lists the tire sizes that are recommended for the car. It also lists the "offsets" , too, which is also safe. I've been running 215/60's on my GXE for years and never had a problem. In fact, I get better tread wear than the stock size 205/65!