Re: [xj-s] 215/70R15 Vs 235/60R15

[John Napoli <jgn@li.net>]

FWIW, I have 245R60x15s on my Series 3 XJ6.

John
On Thu, 16 Jul 1998 XJS88Jag@aol.com wrote:

> I don't have my Paul Skellers book on XJ-S here at work, I think it will let
> you know what year the tire sizes changed fron 215/70R15 to 235/60R15.  Both
> tires are the same height (the 325/60 is very slightly smaller but after a
> little wear, they would be the same, but being a 60 series tire there is not
> as much sidewall flex so your ride height may be a little higher).  The 235 is
> wider then the 215. I recently went to the 235/60R15 on my 88 & am very happy
> with the ride & handling.  If the shop tells you that the 235/60 would be too
> small, have them look up the size of both.  The diffrence is negliable.  If
> you have access to someplace where you buy tires off the rack, pay then get
> them mounted (like Sam's club in the USA) & still do noy buy my garbage here,
> pull one of each off the rack & compare side by side.  In my opinion, & nice &
> easy improvement.
> 
> John Himes
> 88 XJ-S 114K Miles :-)
>

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