"High_Density" > wrote in message
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> "Mike Hall" > wrote in message
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>> 215/65-15
>
> Correction, use 215/70r15 and your speedometer will be almost exact. Below
> is the stock 215/65r16 VS the 215/70r15.
>
> Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/km
> difference
> 215/65-16 140mm 343mm 686mm 2155mm 464 0.0%
> 215/70-15 150mm 341mm 682mm 2143mm 467 -0.6%
>
> I just bought winter radials and buying the 15 in. tire VS the 16 in. tire
> I
> saved over $20 per tire.
>
>

I don't doubt what you say is true, but it still doesn't alter the fact that
215/65-15 was the factory fitted size, which is what the OP asked..