SOURCE: Tire sizes
depending on the model Cavalier u have there are 2 sizes that where factory installed
Original Equipment Size 1:
195/70-14
Original Equipment Size 2:
195/65-15
SOURCE: tire size
i have a 2005 and went to a higher profile tire. nothing but good things have come from it. better ride, better gas mileage, and an all around nicer look. do not go to drastic but the next size up as far as sidewall goes...i am happy with my choice.
SOURCE: drivers door panel removal
The book says 1. remove power accesory switch panel by using suitable flat blade tool at front. 2. Disconnet electrical connections.
3. pry door handle plug by using small flat bladed tool
4.remove door trim handle mounting screws
5. remove door trim panel from retainers.Start at rear bottom corner and pry outward.
6. remove door panel.
KD does make a tool that will properly pry the door panel away from reainers. KD 3705 You might get by with a screwdriver.
One other thing you may need to have the window down to get the panel to come off. You will have to lift up on it once it is loose from the fastners.
Hope this helps you out.
SOURCE: tire size
From a legal stanpoint? Do you have inspections that require stock equipment? Might want to be careful there.--other than that from a mechanical standpoint the outside diameter of the tire needs to be real close and honestly it sure sounds like youd be there. Maybe about ten milimeters off in total--but that would represent about 3 mile per hour difference in speedometer reading. not bad. Hope I helped. Thanks
SOURCE: correct tire size
Yes, there is a definite safety issue here. As long as the tires are properly inflated for the load, you are okay. The moment that you add too much weight in the back, or if you get a low tire, then the side walls / tread edge are going to start contacting other tire. This is going to lead to additional heat build up.
Besides, the 215 tires are better choice anyways. Think about it. When you need traction the most, say in rain or winter weather, the weight on each axle is going to be spread over a greater area. To maximize traction, you want as much weight as you can on the contact patch. The weight of the load will prevent wheel spin from heavy feet.
This also goes for going around corners when it is dry.
If you are driving a straight line, there will be a little bit more wind resistance due to wider tires.
There is less than a 10% increase of treadwidth going from 215 to 235. The only way I would think that a difference in feel would be if the sidewalls were different, and if the tires had different load ratings.
Now, ona different note, 215 tires are starting to get harder to find. Especially in the higher load ranges like E and G.
Basically it comes down to personal taste and use. If you are going to work it, then go with original tires in heaviest load rating you can. If going to be a cowboy cadillac, then keep what you have and possible hazards in mind.
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