Can I use 175 65R15 instead of 185 65R15?

How do I know what size rims will fit my tires?

Width and diameter are the two factors that determine tire and rim compatibility. For diameter you’ll need to be sure that your tires and wheels are an exact match, e.g. a 215/65R17 tire will only fit on a 17″ diameter wheel. There’s a bit more flexibility when it comes to wheel widths.

How do I know what size rim I need?

The simplest and most straightforward way of determining the width and diameter of the rim you’ll need is by using the tire’s size. As a general rule, the rim will have a width 1.5 inches smaller than your tire and the rim will be labeled to match the width and diameter of the appropriate tire.

What is the difference between 175 and 185 tires?

The 185 would have a diameter of 24.65 inches while the 175 would have a diameter of 24.02 inches. The section width, or thickness of the tires differs is slightly more noticeable. The 185 would be 7.28 inches wide while the 175 is 6.89 inches wide.

What is the difference between 175 and 185 tyres?

The 185/65-15 tire size is taller on the sidewall and likely to give a slightly softer ride vs the same tire in 175/65-15.

Are 175 and 185 tires interchangeable?

Yes. The 185 is the width of the tire. Most rims that support a 175mm wide tires will easily handle a 185mm wide tire.

Can I fit 205 tyres instead of 185?

There is no such thing as a 205/60/R15 rim. The rim will be 6JJ, or 6,5JJ and 15 inch. A 6JJ or 6,5JJ will both take 185 or 205 tyres. But with a 185 you should increase the tyre aspect ratio, it will look small in the wheel arch and the speedo will read fast.

Can I put different size tires on my rims?

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. That being said, a vehicle with bigger rims will often be able to fit larger tires than other vehicles.

Can I use 205 60R15 instead of 185 65R15?

Yes you can, but they will be taller by roughly 18.5 millimeters (. 73 inch). This will slightly change your speedometer and odometer readings.

Is it OK to have 2 different size tires?

Having two different-sized tires on the same axle is generally not a good thing. If the diameter of the two tires is close, then the rolling radius is about the same, so in the short term, you probably won’t have any damage, but long term, you run the risk of messing up your car’s differential.

Do front and rear tires need to match?

For optimal safety and performance, Continental recommends fitting the same tires to every wheel position on your car, so drivers should have the same brand, size, tread pattern, load index, and speed rating on the front and rear tires.

Can wrong size tires damage transmission?

Increasing Tire Size Can Wear Out Your Drivetrain & Transmission.

Can you put a 16 inch tire on a 15 inch rim?

You cannot place 15-inch tires on 16-inch rims, because the hole in the middle of the tire will be too small to fit around the rim, making it impossible to put on safely. In other words, it literally won’t fit. However, you can replace your 16-inch rims with 15-inch rims in most cases.

What size tires go on 15 inch rims?

What size tires will fit on 16 inch rims?

What size tire do you need for a 16 inch rim?

Wheel Diameter

In our example, the diameter is 16 inches. Wheel diameters can vary, but they typically range from 13″-24″ (or higher for specialized low profile fitments). Only wheels and tires of the same diameter can be safely mounted together, meaning you can only mount a 16″ tire on a 16″ wheel.

Is bigger rim size better?

One of the most significant benefits of larger wheel size is increasing the vehicle’s stability because the wheels cover a wider surface area and increase vehicle stability. Larger wheels significantly reduce the braking distance, while smaller wheels require a greater stopping distance.