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  • Question
    What is the difference between 185/14 and 195/14?
    Community Answer
    The larger number just represents the distance from bead to bead, so 195/14 would be slightly larger.
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    What's the tire size for 1998 Dodge Neon?
    Community Answer
    Check 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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    If 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 Lafontaine
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    Can 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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    What size tire replaces a B78-13?
    Nicholas Ivey
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    Most times, it's 175/80/13 for a vehicle (car) either Lt or P, or any vehicle.
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    Temporary tires are slim and lower in height, using it with other three higher tires, will it not affect chassis or vehicle body?
    Nicholas Ivey
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    Depending 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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    What size tire can I replace my 215/65r 17s with?
    Nicholas Ivey
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    That is not a tire size for a vehicle (car), so it's impossible to replace the tires.
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    I 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 Ivey
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    If there is enough clearance for the wider tires on your car, yes, it will fit on your vehicle.
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    What does the tt in 12.00R20-20PR TT mean?
    Nicholas Ivey
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    TT = transit time of your tires for your vehicle (car).
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    I have a 5 lug 215/70R15 1968 Dodge sportsman and want to trade out the tires. What can I use to fit?
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    You can't trade out the tires. You have to buy the same stock of manufactured tires.
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    Trying to buy spare tire cover for Goodyear 235/65/17. What size do I need?
    Nicholas Ivey
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    There are two options. 235/65 R17 and 245/65 R17. Original equipment tire was probably a Goodyear.
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    I have 255 60 15, can I swap for 245 60 15?
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    The correct optional size tires would be 245/60-15 rear and front sized tires.
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    What size donut spare for a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan?
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    The 2014 Dodge Grand-Caravan has a V6 engine, so 225/65/R17 sized tires are what you need.
  • Question
    My tires are 275/60 r20, Can I change to 275/65 r20 or 275/70 r20 tire?
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    Yes, if your car or truck fender fits your tires, you can change to new tires.
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    Where do I find the diameter of the tyre?
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    It's possible to tell the diameter of the tire. It's the size of the tire for your vehicle (car).
  • Question
    What is equal to 255/60/15 in height?
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    The height = 255/17 = 15 units of measurement on a tire for the height of the tire for your vehicle (car).
  • Question
    My 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 Ivey
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    You 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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    What size tyre for Yezdi Roadking bike? Existing tyre size is 3.25-R16
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    For 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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    140/70-17 M/C 66H, what does it mean by M/C 66H?
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    It means M/C = Motorcycle Tire which, means 66 (669 lbs) H (130 mph) is your motorcycle tire.
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    My original tire size is 215/60R/16. Is it possible to install 215/65R/16 instead of original size?
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    No, because 60% is the length of the tire, 65% is too much. So, keep the original tire size.
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    Can I use 155/R13 LT 90/89 to replace 155/65R13 /73S?
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    155 width /80 aspect ratio/radial size13 for tires if you have a light truck.
  • Question
    My tire says M-5 after 245 40R18, what does M - 5 rating mean?
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    108=the load rating per tire is 2205 lbs S=the speed rating on this tire is 112 mph.
  • Question
    What tire will fit this wheel? 16x7.0 +42 mm offset.
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    You can fit up to a 26X10 305/35/26 tire with a 25mm offset wheel for your 2008 Chevy Tahoe.
  • Question
    Is a 255 wider than a 265?
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    There 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.
  • Question
    Can I put 33'' /20''' on a 2012 ram 1500 4x4?
    Nicholas Ivey
    Community Answer
    It is not likely that a 16 inch wheel would fit over the front caliper.
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    Can I use 205/65 R 15 to replace 195/65 R15?
    Community Answer
    In 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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