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QuestionWhat is the difference between 185/14 and 195/14?Community AnswerThe larger number just represents the distance from bead to bead, so 195/14 would be slightly larger.
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QuestionWhat's the tire size for 1998 Dodge Neon?Community AnswerCheck the driver's side door. There should be a label there indicating the correct tire pressure and tire sizes. You can also check on the sidewall of the actual tires you have on the car now, it should be clearly printed on the side.
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QuestionIf my vehicle was factory-equipped with 255/55 R18 tires, can I change to 265/55 R18 if I change all four tires?Logic Johnson LafontaineTop AnswererCan you just swap them? No. You'll need new wheels to put them on because the new tires will have slightly bigger sidewalls. You also need to be sure the factory tires aren't max size, because the new ones are 10 mm wider.
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QuestionWhat size tire replaces a B78-13?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerMost times, it's 175/80/13 for a vehicle (car) either Lt or P, or any vehicle.
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QuestionTemporary tires are slim and lower in height, using it with other three higher tires, will it not affect chassis or vehicle body?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerDepending on the tire size for a passenger vehicle or light truck vehicle and the weight (pounds) of your car, wide tires on a light vehicle=lower psi. Skinny tires on a heavy vehicle=higher psi.
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QuestionWhat size tire can I replace my 215/65r 17s with?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerThat is not a tire size for a vehicle (car), so it's impossible to replace the tires.
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QuestionI need to replace 4 Continental P 215/50 R17 91H tires for a 2015 Ford Focus 5-door. I'd like to go to a wider tire, perhaps 225 or wider. Rims are 7". Can I do that w/o going to 18" wheels?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerIf there is enough clearance for the wider tires on your car, yes, it will fit on your vehicle.
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QuestionWhat does the tt in 12.00R20-20PR TT mean?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerTT = transit time of your tires for your vehicle (car).
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QuestionI have a 5 lug 215/70R15 1968 Dodge sportsman and want to trade out the tires. What can I use to fit?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerYou can't trade out the tires. You have to buy the same stock of manufactured tires.
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QuestionTrying to buy spare tire cover for Goodyear 235/65/17. What size do I need?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerThere are two options. 235/65 R17 and 245/65 R17. Original equipment tire was probably a Goodyear.
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QuestionI have 255 60 15, can I swap for 245 60 15?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerThe correct optional size tires would be 245/60-15 rear and front sized tires.
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QuestionWhat size donut spare for a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerThe 2014 Dodge Grand-Caravan has a V6 engine, so 225/65/R17 sized tires are what you need.
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QuestionMy tires are 275/60 r20, Can I change to 275/65 r20 or 275/70 r20 tire?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerYes, if your car or truck fender fits your tires, you can change to new tires.
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QuestionWhere do I find the diameter of the tyre?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerIt's possible to tell the diameter of the tire. It's the size of the tire for your vehicle (car).
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QuestionWhat is equal to 255/60/15 in height?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerThe height = 255/17 = 15 units of measurement on a tire for the height of the tire for your vehicle (car).
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QuestionMy all season tires are 205/55R/16 94H. My friend has winter tires 205/60R/16 92S. Would they fit on a 2016 Kia Forte5?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerYou can but your speedometer will be off. The 205/50-16 has a diameter of 24.1 " and the 205/55-16 has a diameter of 24.9". That is a difference of .8". I suggest you stick with the OEM size. Click the link to see what effect different sizes will have.
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QuestionWhat size tyre for Yezdi Roadking bike? Existing tyre size is 3.25-R16Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerFor the size, look on the wall of the tire - you should have a figure such as 185/55 R16 81H. This will be your tire size. There will also be a brand and model of tire, for example, Dunlop (the brand) sp2000 (the model of the tire).
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Question140/70-17 M/C 66H, what does it mean by M/C 66H?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerIt means M/C = Motorcycle Tire which, means 66 (669 lbs) H (130 mph) is your motorcycle tire.
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QuestionMy original tire size is 215/60R/16. Is it possible to install 215/65R/16 instead of original size?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerNo, because 60% is the length of the tire, 65% is too much. So, keep the original tire size.
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QuestionCan I use 155/R13 LT 90/89 to replace 155/65R13 /73S?Nicholas IveyCommunity Answer155 width /80 aspect ratio/radial size13 for tires if you have a light truck.
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QuestionMy tire says M-5 after 245 40R18, what does M - 5 rating mean?Nicholas IveyCommunity Answer108=the load rating per tire is 2205 lbs S=the speed rating on this tire is 112 mph.
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QuestionWhat tire will fit this wheel? 16x7.0 +42 mm offset.Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerYou can fit up to a 26X10 305/35/26 tire with a 25mm offset wheel for your 2008 Chevy Tahoe.
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QuestionIs a 255 wider than a 265?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerThere is a lot of difference. The 265/75-16 is 5.03% 1.59" larger in overall diameter than the 255/70-16 and is a narrower tire. These 2 sizes are not interchangeable.
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QuestionCan I put 33'' /20''' on a 2012 ram 1500 4x4?Nicholas IveyCommunity AnswerIt is not likely that a 16 inch wheel would fit over the front caliper.
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QuestionCan I use 205/65 R 15 to replace 195/65 R15?Community AnswerIn your case, it appears that those tire sizes are very nearly compatible, although 195/65 R 15 is a shorter tire than 205/65 R 15 and will negatively impact fuel economy (more tire and engine revolutions to get from A to B) along with potentially changing speedometer readings.
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