I'm trying to find 205/55/15 size tires and I'm having a very hard time. Either I have to buy new and they are too pricey or I call a junk yard and they don't have any. Is there a chart that shows what can be used instead of the 205/55/15's?

 

http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-...0R15/195-65R15

Tire Size Calculator - Tire & Wheel Plus Sizing

 

Thanks Grim, that is exactly what I was looking for!

 

Got Tires repaced in the front of my car only. I went from 205/55/15's to 215/60/15's The guy that did it said they would work fine. Now I'm home and doing research I'm not so sure.

The diameter variance is 5.31%

If I use these is there any risk?

 

These are a little wider and a little taller. The greatest risk is that they rub on something when you turn all the way and/ or put the springs under compression by a bump or fast cornering.
Beyond that: there is a greater chance of aquaplaning because they are wider. You loose some acceleration but gain fuel efficiency. Braking and cornering performance may be enhanced while the steering may be a tad harder. Your speedometer reading is off: you are faster than you think. Use GPS to get the feel for it.

If nothing rubs, enjoy the ride.

 

groovy, as always, thanks Tan!

 

You are welcome, Bengal!

 

Found This: When changing tire sizes, we recommend staying within 3% of the diameter/height of the original tire. Any more than this and you face the risk of brake failure.

From: Tire Size Calculator - Tire & Wheel Plus Sizing
at Bottom Notes.

I am not certain on this as you still are using original rims but computers...?
You are not far off, but keep a close watch and know where your handbrake is, as well as downshifting.

 

Unfortunately they don't tell how this risk is being created. They are not even telling whether it is the increasing or decreasing of the tire diameter that causes the risk to go up. How can it be the same? They don't say if it causes an overheating problem or anything, just a blanket statement.

I am not satisfied with that.

They must be concerned about ABS and traction control and stability control systems and fail to separate these cars from others.

 

Very Valid points. Further explanation would've been nice.