The 215 is 15mm wider than the 205 (about 9/16").
The 205 is (205mm * 75%) tall; i.e. 154mm (about 5.5")
The 215 is (215mm * 70%) tall; i.e. 151mm (about 1/8" shorter than the 205)
These are 'nominal' sizes, actual sizes tend to vary by brand and model.
bs
On 1/24/2011 1:50 PM, F Ronald Rader wrote:
> it has been recommended to me that the most common modern tire for
> 1954 Nash Healey coupes is
>
> 205/75 15
> my car currently has
> 215/70 15
>
> can some please tell me in laymans terms what the differences is?
> howe much taller is one vs. the other?
> how much wider is one vs. the other.
> TIA
> ron rader
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