Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 2.0 Tyre Sizes

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Tue 5 Aug 2008 18:13
06 2.0 Tyre Sizes - Ikethetyke
I have 195/60/R15 tyres on my estate and need to fit winter tyres this winter. Will I have any problems if I fit 195/65/R15 size tyres?
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Tue 5 Aug 2008 19:53
06 2.0 Tyre Sizes - Dynamic Dave
The rolling radius of the tyre will be slightly larger and therefore your speedo will under read slightly - you will get a ratio error of 3.17% . eg, an indicated speed of 60 becomes 61.9 mph.

One of the many tyre size calulators available:-

www.tyretraders.com/Tyrecalculator/

will give you more detailed information.

Make sure there are no insurance complications by fitting different sized tyres. Is the 195/65/R15 an alternate approved size recommended by Ford for instance?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 05/08/2008 at 19:56

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Wed 6 Aug 2008 22:09
06 2.0 Tyre Sizes - Ikethetyke
Many thanks Dave. I take it there's no problems with the actual physical size of the tyres.
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