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Subject:Use 195/75/14 tire chains on 205/65/15 XL ?
From:Neil N
Date:Sat, 3 Dec 2016 14:37:43 -0800

Hi all.

I can't remember the last time I actually used tire chains and if I
did, it was only once so please forgive such an elementary question.

I have older brand new Les Schwabb "Quick Fit Diamond" tire chains.
Image showing sizes they're suitable for:

http://tinyurl.com/hnq694z

An online tire calculator shows the 205/65/15 having a slightly
negative difference in circumference but it's obviously a wider tire.

I imagine the 205/65/15 size would be listed but then these chains are
at least 5 years old.

These chains should fit a 205/65/15 tire right?

Thanks

Neil.

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        195/75-14       205/65-15       Difference

Diameter inches (mm)    25.52 (648.1)   25.49 (647.5)   -0.02 (-0.6) -0.1%

Width inches (mm)       7.68 (195)      8.07 (205)      0.39 (10) 5.1%

Circum. inches (mm)     80.16 (2036.07) 80.09 (2034.18) -0.07 (-1.88) -0.1%

Sidewall Height inches (mm)     5.76 (146.25)   5.25 (133.25)   -0.51 (-13) -8.9%

Revolutions per mile (km)       790.42 (491.14) 791.15 (491.6)  0.73 (0.46) 0.1%

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