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Subject:Re: 225 70 15 tires
From:Kim Brennan
Date:Fri, 9 Jun 2006 13:07:23 -0400
I recently switched to 225/70R15 tires (from 215/75R15.) They are
slightly smaller diameter than the 215s. And yes, compared to stock
tires a loss of acceleration is to be expected. Except that you have
a subaru engine, whic should overcome that without troubles.

On Jun 9, 2006, at 3:24 AM, Mark C wrote:

> has anyone noticed any loss of acceletion, including up hills, with
> tires of this size for 15 inch wheels?
>
> I have a suburu 2.2 engine...