I'm running 215-65-15's on the SDL. The tie rod clearance is about 1/2 inch. If you go to the 225's, you will be quite close to the tie rod. I don't think the wheel will actually hit it, but, it might be too close for comfort.
If you go to a 225/55 the rolling circumfrance will be almost exactly the same as the standard 205/60. You will not notice a difference in speedo accuracy.
Rod...
I think the question pertains to the fit of a 225/60 on a 7 inch rim. I'd say its fine, as I have had 225/60's on 7 inch pontiac rims, and the fit is within the limits of the rim.
My 1990 560SEL registers 67 1/2 MPH when I am actually traveling 65 MPH. How do I know this? I checked it with my handheld Garmin GPS and the faster you are moving the more accurate the device becomes and is sensitive to .1 MPH.
A cool way to confirm your speed.
Gary
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