Table of Contents
- 1 Can you put 215 tires instead of 225?
- 2 Can I use 225 60R16 instead of 215 70r16?
- 3 Can I use 225 65R17 instead of 215 55R17?
- 4 Can I use 215 55r16 instead 215 60R16?
- 5 What does 215 mean?
- 6 What is the meaning of 215 60 r17 TYRE?
- 7 Can you change tire size from 215 / 70 to 225 / 60?
- 8 How big is a 225 / 60 R16 tire?
- 9 Can you use 215 / 65 R16 tires on an Impala?
Can you put 215 tires instead of 225?
Yes, you can. But only if the rims on your car can accommodate tires that are 10-20 millimeters wider. Bear in mind that wider wheels require more fuel due to their increased rolling resistance. Again, wider tires are more costly than narrower ones because they need more rubber during construction.
Can I use 225 60R16 instead of 215 70r16?
Short answer: yes.
What is the meaning of 215 60 r16?
215 The section width (in mm), which is the distance between the tyre’s exterior sidewalls when the tyre is fitted to the recommended rim, inflated to the recommended pressure, and not under load. 60. The percentage, which describes the tyre’s profile or aspect ratio.
Can I use 225 65R17 instead of 215 55R17?
The 225/65R17 is one size larger and much taller and can carry more weight compared to the 215/55R17. The ride will be harsher as well as the aspect ratio is two sizes lower. The smaller tire will fit on the same rim.
Can I use 215 55r16 instead 215 60R16?
yes it will be fine. you are changing the heighth of the sidewall, it will change the overall diameter of the tire/wheel combo and could potentially mess up the speedo reading.
Can I use 215 65R16 instead of 225 60R16?
They’ll definitely fit alright… I even ran 215/60/16s (rather than standard 245/50/16s) on my factory 16×8 Firebird wheels in the winter without a problem. It may look too skinny from a visual perspective though.
What does 215 mean?
215. Pennsylvania – Philadelphia and SouthEast. Regional » US Phone Area Codes.
What is the meaning of 215 60 r17 TYRE?
The 3 digit number (215) is the Width. This number refers to the tire width in millimeters. It is measured in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
What is the difference between 225 60R16 and 225 65r16?
There is approximately 11 mm difference between the two tires overall outside diameter. You definitely aren’t going to hurt anything, you’ll be fine so long as all 4 tires are the same size. Your speedometer will be off a VERY slight amount.
Can you change tire size from 215 / 70 to 225 / 60?
Short answer: yes. The 225/60R16 will give you a tire diameter of 26.6″ while the stock 215/70R16 is 27.9″ so you’re looking at a reduction of almost 1.5″. Take a look at Tire Size Calculator to get an idea for how big (diameter) the tire will be.
How big is a 225 / 60 R16 tire?
The 225/60R16 will give you a tire diameter of 26.6″ while the stock 215/70R16 is 27.9″ so you’re looking at a reduction of almost 1.5″. Take a look at Tire Size Calculator to get an idea for how big (diameter) the tire will be. I found this site to be pretty useful when figuring out what tire size should fit for my Rav.
How big is a 215 / 65 R16 tire?
The tire that you want to put on is the 215/65 R16. The section width is therefore 215 mm or 8.86 inches. The section width will be measured from the outer sidewall’s widest point, the side that has the brand name and tire sizes that will face out from your car, to the inner sidewall’s widest point when the tire is fixed on a specific width wheel.
Can you use 215 / 65 R16 tires on an Impala?
Can I Use 215/65 R16 Tires Instead Of 225/60 R16 Tires For My Impala LS? There should not be any problem putting theses tires on your Impala LS. The tire you want to use is 1 inch higher but the rim will be the same size. The size of the tire is always written on the sidewall of the tire.