"Mike Hall" > wrote in message
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> 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..

That may be correct for the 2000 model year, but what he has is the 16 inch
alloy rims of which the tire size used is 215/65r16 and the best size match
in size IS 215/70r15. By the way that is now the standard size for all
2001 and subsequent mini's with steel wheels.