760 Tyres

[R G Green]

Hi all,
I have a 1987 760 V6 Estate fitted with rather bald 195/60x15 tyres, the 60
profile seems rather low/sporty for general use, is there any mechanical
reason that 70 profile [195/70x15] would not fit ok?
Also any reccommendations for tyres for general UK motoring would be
appreciated.
Many thanks, Bob Green.

 

[Rob Guenther]

You could probably install them, but it would screw up your speedometer and
odometer slightly. 195-65 R15 might be a better choice, there are nice
touring tires in this size.

 

[Rob Guenther]

The Volvo 960 in the garage, and the VW Golf in the driveway both have
195/65 R15 tires. The other Golf has 175/70 R13's.

....They do exist . They seem almost like a step in between lower and
higher profile tires. They look like a nice sized tire in any case.

Must admit I can't recall ever seeing a 65 profile tyre before! Perhaps a 70
profile might push the petrol nearer to 20miles to the gallon!!!!!
Bob Green.

You could probably install them, but it would screw up your speedometer and
odometer slightly. 195-65 R15 might be a better choice, there are nice
touring tires in this size.

Hi all,
I have a 1987 760 V6 Estate fitted with rather bald 195/60x15 tyres,

the
60

profile seems rather low/sporty for general use, is there any mechanical
reason that 70 profile [195/70x15] would not fit ok?
Also any reccommendations for tyres for general UK motoring would be
appreciated.
Many thanks, Bob Green.