What other tire sizes can I use on my car?

What other tire sizes can I use on my car?

Wheels and tires are not interchangeable words. Tires are a part of the wheel setup. For instance, your vehicle has a set size of rims, but you can buy different sizes of tires to fit those rims, as long as the middle of the tires is the correct size.

Can any tire fit my car?

As a general rule of thumb, it’s safe to fit a tire up to 20 millimeters wider than stock on the original rim. The actual width of the tire will vary depending on the width of the rim: The tire will expand 5 millimeters for every half inch (12.5 millimeters) increase in rim width.

Can I use 215 tires instead of 205?

If you are have a 205/50-16 tire and want to install a wider tire, you can install a 215/45-16 tire. The side profile is expressed as a percentage of the width and therefore needs to be smaller as the width becomes larger in order for the outer profile to remain the same.

Is it OK to have different size tires front and back?

Long story short: Yes, it is a problem to have two tires of different sizes on the front (or back) of your car. Having two different-sized tires on the same axle is generally not a good thing. Sometimes, people choose to put larger tires on the rear axle of their vehicle for handling reasons, cosmetic reasons, etc.

Can you have different size tires on front and back of car?

Do bigger tires give a smoother ride?

Avoid bigger wheels if you want a smoother ride. As a general rule, bigger wheels result in a rougher ride. Switching to a smaller wheel and a thicker tire can give you a smoother ride without any major modifications to your car.

What should be the diameter of a new tire?

Tire diameter can vary slightly for each tire model. The listed diameters are from calculations based on the tire size. When changing tire sizes, we recommend staying within 3% of the diameter/height of the original tire.

How big is a 13 ” wheel tire?

Tire Conversion Chart for 13″ Wheels 21″ Tire Diameter 185/60R13 = 21.7×7.3R13 215/50R13 = 21.5X8.5R13

Are there any tires that can fit my car?

If you already have a car and you want to improve its riding comfort, you can shop for aftermarket tire and wheel packages to help you achieve this purpose. If you now want to change the car’s original base wheels, you must remember that you can either go up or go down by an inch when choosing the replacement tires.

Where can I find a tire conversion chart?

Browse our tire conversion charts by wheel size or tire diameter to find the tire conversion you’re looking for. Every tire size is listed with its metric measurements and inch size equivalent. If the tire conversion charts aren’t for you don’t forget to try out our tire calculators for individual tire conversions.