2001 XLE Sienna Why are the sizes differnt from the ce/le and XLE models (HydroEdge)

[carriageroom]

Do you all know why the 01 XLE model needs different tires then the CE and LE model?

I have the XLE model, and am looking for the 215/65/15 's and they are harder to come by then the 205/70/15's that the CE and LE models have.

Would it be bad if I put the 205's on? Is there anything better to having the wider tire? Will this stuff affect my mpg's? Or will it affect my speedometer?

By the way I am looking to get the Michelin HydroEdge tires. Has anyone noticed MPG's going up. And have you noticed how they handle in the snow and ice? Do they really make it 90K miles?

Thanks

[PhatRoyale]

Not much difference since it's still an OEM tire size. Just comes down to personal preference.

With regular rotations and balances, you should at least make it if not exceed 90K miles.

They are low rolling resistance tires. I had them on my Corolla previously. They do get louder as they were down though,.

The perform okay in small amounts of snow, but nothing beats dedicated snow tires for when it gets really hairy.