Chevrolet  Forum - Chevy Enthusiasts Forums

Chevrolet Forum - Chevy Enthusiasts Forums (https://chevroletforum.com/forum/)
-   Venture (https://chevroletforum.com/forum/venture-29/)
-   -   Tire size (https://chevroletforum.com/forum/venture-29/tire-size-75580/)

Pinetree November 28th, 2015 4:54 PM

Tire size
 
will a 245/75r16 fit on my Venture Right it has 215/60/16
Thanks

U.Nanimous November 28th, 2015 10:34 PM

Fit, maybe. I wouldn't even try it though. That's a wider tire and an even higher profile, you'll throw your speedometer way off.

Tire Size Calculator & Converter, Tire Size Conversion | Discount Tire

cleveland63b November 28th, 2015 10:35 PM

if it would physically fit i'm not sure but keep in mind your speedometer will be off and it might mess with your abs changing the size that much.

U.Nanimous November 29th, 2015 3:23 PM

A little more in-depth with help from the link I previously posted...

245-215=30mm wider section width. On the same rims this means it will be centered on the rim giving 15mm less clearance on the inside. Combine that with the hight profile of (245/75)7.23 - (215/60)5.08 = +2.15" RADIUS and you may end up rubbing the struts, and while the diameter may fit in the wheelwell while they are straight you could end up rubbing when you turn the steering wheel. Fitting on the rims shouldn't be a problem though, typically tires will fit on rims ±1" in width easily and higher profiles make that number even bigger.

And as I stated before regarding the speedometer...65MPH will actually be about 76MPH! The only good thing about that is the larger circumference means you will cover the same distance with less revolutions of the tire (less wear?).

As far as your traction or ABS is concerned though, those systems work more on a relational (wheel to wheel) calculation than anything to do with your actual speed so they shouldn't be affected enough for you to notice.

Pinetree November 29th, 2015 3:29 PM

Thanks a lot I appreciate your time to think about this post ��

U.Nanimous November 30th, 2015 1:22 AM

If you decide to try it, I'd suggest a set of wheel spacers or a set of rims with a different offset to push the wheels out.

Since everything is computerized nowadays, you may want to do some research and see what it takes to reprogram the speedometer.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 4:08 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands