2000 Kia Sephia Greetings Will 215 60 14 Tires Clearence On Car Had Same Tire

2000 KIA SEPHIA
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Greetings. Will 215/60/14 tires have clearence on my car? I had the same tire size/rims on my old Chevy Lumina. I live in Florida and rain is a problem. Need the extra traction.
Oct 17, 2012 at 11:27 PM
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Extra width does not mean better traction when we are talking about wet road surfaces. You have a higher risk of aquaplaning.

Standard is 185/65/14. I think you are overdoing it by going for 215/60/14. The tires would most probably be caught by the fenders and you most probably would not be able to make full turns without the tires brushing against the wheelhouse.
Oct 18, 2012 at 2:25 PM
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