Don Jordan Posted December 26, 2011 Report Posted December 26, 2011 My car has been immobile for so long the tires are rotten. One of the back tires won't hold air. Back in the days we would just put an inner tube in and it was good to go. I guess they don't do that any more. I have the car on stands - with the back tire flat it drops the car down just enough that I can't scoot my fat gut under the car. So yesterday I went to Sears to get a cheap tire. (I don't think they make 'cheap tires' any more. What happened to $25 recaps?). Anyway I wasn't really paying attention until I went to put it on. The tire I got was a 215/15. The tire in front is a 205/15. Is that a difference I should be worried about? The car won't be running till spring so it's not a problem now but I don't want to wreck anything. What is the difference between 205 and 215 besides 10? Merry Christmas to all. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted December 26, 2011 Report Posted December 26, 2011 the aspect ratio changes with each tire size...and even more so as you change tire series...you should go and get at least one more tire to match this one and keep them on the same axle even when rotaing..you did not mention your tires series..75 or 70 series..a 215 70/15 would be equal to say a 205 75/15 this is how the aspect ratio will null out if you want a slightly fatter tire without going taller.. Quote
Don Jordan Posted December 26, 2011 Author Report Posted December 26, 2011 I was thinking that when I actually get it on the road I may go to Coker Tire and get the little stock tires. It costs more but I think it looks nicer. It's not like I drive many miles over 100 mph Thank you for the response I will try to find out the sizes. Most of them are rotten. I think the spare is the original. It's very thin. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted December 26, 2011 Report Posted December 26, 2011 there is an idea..keep this one as the spare when you get a new set of shoes for baby..I would look close at to where an what WWW's to buy...not only is price important..but to be able to drive the sucker more than off and on a trailer will mean a lot more to you in the long run..I don't like commenting very much as folks may think I am slamming companies on here but if you wish to know my preference..shoot a PM my way..this is not just heresay but actual hands on experience.... Quote
james curl Posted December 26, 2011 Report Posted December 26, 2011 (edited) I have a friend with a 56 Chevy conv. who bought name brand www for a repeatable dealer, had them mounted and balanced and they were un-drivable, took them back to the people who mounted them and they told him it was his wheels. He bought new wheels had the tires mounted on them and watched them spin balance them. He then asked them to check for our of roundness and they were very bad. He now has a set of name brand black wall radials on the car and it drives hands off at 80 mph with no vibration. So be cautious about buying www tires as most are made in China. Edited December 26, 2011 by james curl spelling Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Posted December 27, 2011 205s are a little smaller diameter than 215s. Size and appearance wise, I personally like the 215. In a bias ply, I am currently using a 6.70 x 15 Firestone reproduction from a well known place. Have been good tires. I will say that the radials I had on the car a few years ago did make it handle and drive better. It took the wandering out of the somewhat worn front end/steering. Quote
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