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$peed
01-25-2014, 11:20 AM
Hey Guys,
I have a 2008 Mazda 3 GT and I got my hands on some brand new tires for a good deal, I was wondering if the size difference is going to be a huge issue. I can always give them back (it's a buddy of mines who got it with his new VW but he bought a different set). My current all seasons are 205/55R16 and these are 215/60R16. I'm a little worried about the width. My current rims/tire size came with the car. This new set is wider and taller. Will that be a big problem?
Thanks,
Karl

miako
01-25-2014, 11:35 AM
Try this

http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator


better yet...

http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator/205-55R16/215-60R16

Recommended is under 3% variance, yours is 5.14%. In terms of clearance, it shouldn't be a problem if you are running stock suspension set up

$peed
01-25-2014, 11:44 AM
Thanks Miako,
Ran my two profiles and it said I'm over 5% diameter deviation and it recommended that anything over 3% is too much. So guess I'm going to have to find new summers. I'll probably give Allen at Simply Tire a call. That's where my winters are from.
Thanks again
Karl