can I get away with different tire size?
#1
can I get away with different tire size?
My stock tires are 205/65 15 and I need to replace my 2 front tires. My friend offered me 2 almost new 195/65 15's which I'm considering. What's the pros and cons of doing this and should I do it? Thanks!
BTW its for a 1999 I30
BTW its for a 1999 I30
#9
205/65-15 5.2in 12.7in 25.5in 80.1in 791 0.0%
185/65-15 4.7in 12.2in 24.5in 76.9in 824 -4.0%
nope they are different, common mistake tho
(Kinda hard to read)
sidewall is a percentage of the tire width
65% of 205 isnt the same as 65% of 185
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Last edited by 19GLE97; 05-29-2012 at 01:52 PM.
#10
Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
205/65-15 5.2in 12.7in 25.5in 80.1in 791 0.0%
185/65-15 4.7in 12.2in 24.5in 76.9in 824 -4.0%
nope they are different, common mistake tho
(Kinda hard to read)
sidewall is a percentage of the tire width
65% of 205 isnt the same as 65% of 185
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
205/65-15 5.2in 12.7in 25.5in 80.1in 791 0.0%
185/65-15 4.7in 12.2in 24.5in 76.9in 824 -4.0%
nope they are different, common mistake tho
(Kinda hard to read)
sidewall is a percentage of the tire width
65% of 205 isnt the same as 65% of 185
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
basically, is it safe to put them on the front and/or would you do it for free?
#11
If it was for a month or so, sure but remember since you've got 15s they already look small in relation. Throw em on the back...not that much of a visual change.
Personally I would stick with correct tires for your wheel.
Personally I would stick with correct tires for your wheel.
#13
they're thinner and significantly narrower. over 4% difference in overall diameter. anything over 3% is considered dangerous by market standards. I would stay away, especially since these sizes are dirt cheap brand new.
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