Questions

Can I use a different size tire for a spare?

Can I use a different size tire for a spare?

Yes, you can use your old tire as a spare, as the general rule is that a spare within 2″ of the bad tire on the ground will work, but a used tire the same size as your tires on the ground won’t cost much.

What is the biggest tire you can put on a 16 inch rim?

Tire Sizes by Wheel Diameter

16″ Options
125/90-16 205/40-16 225/60-16
135/70-16 205/45-16 225/65-16
135/80-16 205/50-16 225/70-16
135/90-16 205/55-16 225/75-16

Is it OK to put 2 different size tires on a car?

If you continually use mismatched tires and wheels they will wear out unevenly and can cause problems later down the road. If you choose to drive your vehicle with mismatched wheels the same issues can result. Mismatched wheels will fit each tire differently causing uneven wear and tear.

Can you put any size tire on a 16 inch rim?

Moving to a 16 inch (406.4 millimeters) rim would require a tire with a height of 75.85 millimeter, 34 percent of the 220 millimeter width, or 220/34R16. The closest size manufactured is 220/30R16, which is well within the 3 percent size margin.

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What size tires are 265 75R16?

P-Metric Tire Sizes – P-Metric to Inches Conversion Chart

Rim Size P-Metric Size Actual Tire Height
16 Inch 265/70R16 30.6 inches
265/75R16 31.6 inches
285/75R16 32.8 inches
305/70R16 32.8 inches

Can you use a 15 inch space saver on car with 17 inch wheels?

Yes, you can have a smaller size space saver in your car. It’s a spare for emergencies only – essentially to either get you home or get you to a tyre depot. The slight disparity on rolling circumference is not a problem when used for emergencies only.

Can you use a 14 inch space saver on car with 15 inch wheels?

RE: emergency spare wheels The 14 inch wheel saves no space whatsoever against the 15 inch ones fitted. The 14 inch ones are actually an option to purchase with a new ford fiesta as the standard spare supplied is actually a spacesaver type.