Hello all, I need some advice please. I own a 1988 cruiser...he needs new tires, stock tires are P235/75 R15,.....I would like to move to a larger tire...not nessesarily fatter, although would be nice..but I would like taller - larger tires in a Mud/Snow design...I suppose I will have to purchase new rims?...therefore do Chevy or Ford rims work or where do I go with that?? Would larger tires have a negative impact on the final gear ratio/drive...97.574% of my miles are highway miles...advice would be greatly appreciated. Merry Christmas to all.. Thanks, Grant New Westminster, BC, CANADA

Grant, I catn convert metric sizes to standard, so it is hard to say what size tire you can ultimately fit. I assume you have a stock ride height, whiuch you should be able to go up at least a size or two. You can usually get away with slightly larger tires without purchasing new rims. Especially in your case, where just a small increase in size will be best for on-road performance. I cant be positive if Chevy or Ford rims will work, I looked at some chevy rime for my '79 cruiser, and the bolt circle was not right, that is east to check though if you want to try. Finally larger tires will have an impact on your final drive, whether it is negative is up to you. Larger tires wlll (theoretically) increase your final drive ratio, right at the wheel. This will decrease gas mileage to some degree, depending on tire size and vehicle. Also do not forget that larger tires cause your spedometer to read slower than you are actually going. Not a major concern when you know, but a consideration nonetheless. Chris