215/75/15's on a 2000 CR-V

[dmc]

Hello all. First post. I just bought a 2000 CR-V and I noticed that there are a complete (well, not the spare) set of 215/75/15's on there, all pretty much brand new and in good shape (Firestone 380). I know that OEM is 205/70/15, so I'm wondering if this is problemmatic enough that I should be looking to replace them (possibly paid for by the dealer who sold the car to me?).

I do like the look and feel of the tire, and I do intend to take my CR-V on dirt roads in Baja at some point (Just replaced a '98 CR-V that travelled 800 miles into Baja, some of it on moonscape dirt roads and performed perfectly). But I'm worried about the ABS system and whatever else.

[OSX2000]

You shouldn't encounter any problems. There are many CR-V owners running that size. I'll bet they sure look great.

[dmc]

Yeah, they look great. Much better than the OEM.

[2RedV's]

No issues with anything. The bigger ones look good on there.
Post some pictures of that new-to-you V out in the dirt somewhere.

[headknocker]

I agree with everyone. I always hated the wimpy-looking stock 205/70/15's on my '98 V so I went with 215/65/15's(on Alessio Rally wheels) when the original BFG's wore out in '01. When they wore out in '04 I went a little bigger with 215/70's. I really like the 215/70's but I'm seriously thinking about going with 215/75's the next time.

[didadi]

215/65/15 or 215/70/15 or 215/75/15 or 225/65/15

Diameter Difference: 1.97%
Diameter Difference: 5.07%
Diameter Difference: 7.95%
Diameter Difference: 3.85%

These are the numbers % difference and recommended is < 3%. I'm highly
leaning towards, 225/65/15 with just 0.85% increase in the dia.

Please comment. Ultimately, I think i'm coming to 2nd and 4th. Is there
any change increasing the height needed? I've not lowered my car.,and its
stock.

regards & your help/input is highly appreciated. I think folks here are way
more smart than the folks who really sell the wheels/tires! :-)

[MatthewPaul]

Friends,

This is my first post on this forum since I'm the proud new owner of a 2000 V in RED (a 5 speed too)! :D

I was also wondering if my new V could take P215/75R15s. I was looking at the Cooper Discoverers, white letter (heavier off-road treading). Questions: Will they rub? Will they be noisy? Will I lose much gas milage? Are they safe to have on (thinking about my 4 year old daughter)?

I take my V out on the beach, so I wanted more height and tread.

Thanks in advance for more helpful answers,
Matthew Paul

[MatthewPaul]

I just mounted and installed P215/75R15s on my 2000 V. First of all, they fit! Second, the ride is noticeably better than the factory 205/70s. Third, they make less, yes you heard right, LESS noise on the road. Last, they gave the V over 1 1/2" lift! :D

AND THEY LOOK WAY BETTER, ESPECIALLY WITH WHITE LETTERS!

[MatthewPaul]

...See! Waddaya think?

[CRV-NJ]

Can't see a difference from that picture.