Can I change the tires on my '85 Volvo 240 from 14's to 15's?

1985 VOLVO 240
130,000 MILES
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BRUCE2331
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tires now are 185/14/70 can i put on 205/15/70 instead?
Jan 20, 2012 at 4:22 AM
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FIXITMR
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where did this idea come from? have you considered the diameter difference of the 2 size tires? the 205 if it was changeable may rub in the wheel well or make clutch wear increase?
Jan 20, 2012 at 5:45 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Now a days they can cut the wheel well and flare it and slap on a staging clutches to fit any rubber and rim to it with adapters

Its Hell on wheel and not in the box-lol

Wer'e just oldtimers that didn't get this type of goodies to play-
Jan 20, 2012 at 9:24 AM
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