Tyre Size's for a 14" Syncro

Post by **Hairyface** » 02 Jul 2012, 08:42

Hi,

I am currently running a 14" Syncro with Audi A4 alloys with a tyre size of 205/55/R16. I now want to change to an All Terrain Tyre and was hoping to fit a Yokohama Geolander A/T-S at size 215/ 70/R16.

Will this cause any problems to the handling etc of the van?

Cheers

Dave

Post by **andisnewsyncro** » 03 Jul 2012, 02:51

You're currently running tyres that are much smaller overall than the standard 14" ones, the new size you are proposing is very close to the popular 215 75 15 so I would think you'll be ok. The rims obviously fit already, the only possible snag would be the added width causing them to foul on the inside, as far as I can see. The only real way is a trial fit I think

Post by **Hairyface** » 03 Jul 2012, 22:02

Thanks for the reply. I have been worried that the larger size may foul the bodywork but from review of an online tyre size calculator it would seem that the 215/70 is only 50mm bigger than what I am currently running.

I have seen yokohama's at 205/65/R16 however they are only rated at 95 (690kg per tyre) so don't think they are suitable. Will email Camskill in the morning to see if they have any A/T tyres at 205/65 R16 rated at 98 or above.

As you say, best to do a test fit first.

Thanks

Dave

Post by **BALDY3260** » 04 Jul 2012, 08:17

dave, if it helps, i have just bought some falken a/t tyres from camskill, 215/70/16 99 rating on merc steels et31 fitted to a standard height 2wd multivan and they fit ok, better than the 215/75/16s that were previously fitted, £80.00 each delivered, cheers baldy

Post by **waltraud** » 04 Jul 2012, 21:14

Baldy, have you got any pictures? Thanks.

Post by **BALDY3260** » 05 Jul 2012, 16:25

waltraud wrote:Baldy, have you got any pictures? Thanks.

here you go
side view

close up front

close up rear

hope that helps

Post by **Hairyface** » 06 Jul 2012, 15:07

Baldy,

Cheers for the photos. What sort of clearance are you getting between tip of tyre and bodywork.

Dave

Post by **Hairyface** » 06 Jul 2012, 16:14

Sorry, last post should have said top of tyre to underside of bodywork

Post by **BALDY3260** » 09 Jul 2012, 11:00

dave, 2wd multivan on standard, & probably original springs and shocks, approximately 60mm on front top of tyre to bottom of wheel arch, rear 70mm, although with a syncro i'm sure you would have more clearance, as will i, i hope, when i fit new springs and shocks, and maybe a spacer to raise it a little( i could be the first member of the syncronots

)
cheers baldy. also clearance on body work for fronts is (front 35mm, rear 45mm), and rears(front(to trailing arm)25mm
rear 35mm) hope that makes some sense

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