Toyota Camry: 2001 Camry CE 10mm Wider Tires
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2001 Camry CE 10mm Wider Tires
My cousin has a 2001 Camry CE (4 cyl stick shift) with 15x6 inch stock
rims. The car came with P205 65 R15 92H tires. I would like to upgrade
him to 215/60/15 tires which are 10mm wider. According to tire
calculators on the net the diameter changes are within the
recommended up to 3% change. My concern is the possibility of rubbing
against the stock shock absorbers on the back. There is a 12mm
clearance between the 205/65/15 stock tire and the shock absorber. As
I see it the new tire will take up only 5mm of this clearance.
1) Will it rub the shock absorber
2) Is there something I have overlooked
PS: According to tire calculators on the net the new tires will be
4.32mm less tall and 10mm wider ( 5mm on each side )
Thanks everyone and
Happy Thanksgiving
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Re: 2001 Camry CE 10mm Wider Tires
I already did this - no issue. I used Goodyear HP 215/60R15 tires.
PS My friend put 225 Yokohama's on and they did rub when turning.
You should be OK with 215ers.
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Re: 2001 Camry CE 10mm Wider Tires
"Rewire" <com> wrote in message news:<EXWwb.13563$bellglobal.com>...
Thanks for the input Redwire. Went with Kumho's Touring Plus 732 in
the 215/60/15 size. We noticed better handling and car looks better
but I think things like potholes and the like are arguably more
noticeable. Wonder if we should have gone with a taller tire like the
215/65/15.
Happy Holidays and thanks again
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