Best tyre/rims combo?

240touring

I'm looking to change out the rims and tyres on my 240. Ideally something that will be comfortable on the freeway when I go away on a trip. A little extra ride height/ground clearance would be nice too. What do you reckon is the largest rim and tyre size I could go before rubbing occurs OR I start to significantly sacrifice on ride quality? I'm even open to lifting the old girl a bit if it ends up making a big difference. Really interested to hear what everybody's thoughts are on this. Thanks in advance! 🙂

ramrod

Why do you want this change?

what’s the outcome you want? The standard wheels and tyres provide the most comfort

240touring

ramrod Like I said, I'd like a little extra ride height and ground clearance. I'll probably take it camping so it would be nice to have. I like the look of it too. Also, the area I live has absolutely shocking roads and it would give me some peace of mind having some more vision as well as wheels that can handle it if I'm SOL on the roads near my place.

I dont mind if I'm sacrificing some of the ride quality for what I want (can't have my cake and eat it too), I just don't want to turn my 240 into something unbearable for longer trips.

ramrod

Is this for a sedan or wagon?

And what size tyres are on it at the present?

240touring

ramrod It's for a wagon. Pretty sure the tyres on it right now are just 195/60R15. I'd have to go check tomorrow as I'm not home right now. Either way, they're nothing special.

ramrod

That tyre size is too small for a wagon (wagons had factory fitted higher profile tyres)

I would change them to 205-65-15 which is the correct wheel and tyre total diameter for a wagon, will correct the speedometer and trip meters and add comfort, ground clearance, win win win for all accounts

John_Fraser

ramrod

(205x0.65x2)=266.5

(266,5/25.2)+15 =25.5 inches overall diameter

STVC15

ramrod I have that size on my '92 240 and it's great. Comfortable and stable.

John_Fraser

You should consider longer springs. The vehicle would have more ground clearance and more room for tire travel before hitting the body/frame. Overall suspension travel would remain the same so total damper travel would also be the same.

Larger diameter tires might negatively affect suspension geometry and wheel alignment. You should select wheel and tire diameters to match the stock overall diameter such as larger diameter wheels and lower profile tires.

Life is never simple.

ramrod

John_Fraser

Correct