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195x65 is pretty close to 200x60, but if your speedo was calibrated for
225x60 you'll certainly have some error when you switch to snows.
To calculate the error, use this formula for your snows and your funs:
tire diam. = rim diam. + (width * aspect ratio / 1270)
{1270 is a combo conversion factor; works like this:
TD = RD + 2*SideWall height (there are 2 sidewalls, top & bottom)
SideWall height = width * aspect ratio, but W is quoted in mm,s
so must be converted to inches, and aspect ratio is %, so must
be converted to a fraction; hence:
TD = RD + 2*(width/25.4 * aspect/100); 100*25.4/2 = 1270}
{I got that formula from this NG, and now I'm giving it back.}

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Backyard Mechanic - 26 Nov 2005 22:49 GMT
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Tire height's nice to know to start but in relative terms all that matters
is the nominal sidewall height
225 * .60 = 135 ...... 195 * .65 = 127 .. 195 * 70 = 136.5
BTW 200 (bet that was really 205) * .60 = 120 (123)... If the store wont
mount 195 on the 7 inch rims, you're stuck with 215 60

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Backyard Mechanic - 26 Nov 2005 22:57 GMT
> Tire height's nice to know to start but in relative terms all that
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> BTW 200 (bet that was really 205) * .60 = 120 (123)... If the store
> wont mount 195 on the 7 inch rims, you're stuck with 215 60
215 * .65 = 139.75 height

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