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1998 e320
Tire Size
Here's my question: My e320 wagon needs tires.( 1998,older family car, wife drives it mostly) The factory tire is 215/55 R 16. Some Pirelli's are on sale but only 205/55 16s. If I buy them will that be OK or is there some problem doing that? Of course the tire store says it's fine, but they only want to sell tires. What do you guys think?
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I noticed that you had no R in your 205/55 16s. Did you forget the R or are you talking about non-radial tires? The 215s are wide tires. I doubt that 10 mm less width would be a problem, but I would not use anything but radials.
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Check your spare and buy whatever that is. My car came from the factory with 215/55/R16 Continental ContiProContacts and I'm having another set mounted Monday. They also make an ExtremeContact now but I was told they are noisy.
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Although it will not make much of a difference, you shpould note that if you reduce the tyre width, you also reduce the tyre height (assuming the profile remains the same).
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Assuming you are buying all 4....I doubt it will make much difference but make sure you get the proper speed and load rating. You might see subtle differences in ride, handling, and highway fuel mileage.
All in all unless the savings is substantial - I'm not sure I would go that route. As far as cruise control - it will not be affected. However, your speedometer will read a little faster than it does now.
Keep in mind that unless your spare is the same size you might have issues if you have to run on your spare.
All in all unless the savings is substantial - I'm not sure I would go that route. As far as cruise control - it will not be affected. However, your speedometer will read a little faster than it does now.
Keep in mind that unless your spare is the same size you might have issues if you have to run on your spare.
