Can I use 215 65R16 instead 215 60R16?

How much wider should tire be than rim?

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.

Is it better to have bigger or smaller rims?

By choosing larger wheels, you can improve the stability of your car and reduce braking distances because of the increased surface area. During dry weather, experts prefer driving on larger wheels. They’re much more responsive mid-corner and give an overall better feeling on the road.

What size rim fits on a 215?

How do I know what size rims I need?

First, start with the wheel size for your vehicle. You can find that on the sidewall of the tires on your original wheels or the inside frame of the driver’s door. Check out Tire Size Explained (Reading the Sidewall) for more. The wheel diameter (in inches or millimeters) is the fifth set of numbers and letters.

How do you find out what size rims you 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.

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

Identifying Compatible Tire Sizes

The first is in the driver’s door jam. Open up the driver’s door and look within the door jam or on the door itself and locate the sticker that has your tire information on it. Here you will find the wheel (rim) and tire size your vehicle came equipped with from the factory.

Do rim and tire size have to match?

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.

Can you put a different size tire on a different size rim?

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.

What size tires can I put on 16 inch rims?

What is the most common 16 inch tire size?

Is a 70 or 75 tire taller?

The higher the number, the taller the sidewall (and vice versa). From the foregoing, it appears that tires with the same section width should have the same width regardless of aspect ratio.

Can you change tire size?

It’s possible to change the size of your tires without actually changing the diameter. One example is if you want larger rims – you can buy tires that compensate for the larger rims by reducing the “height” of the outer tire.

Do bigger tires affect gas mileage?

The short answer: yes. Tires can make a big difference in the number of miles a driver gets to a tank of gas. In fact, 20% to 30% of a vehicle’s fuel consumption and 24% of road vehicle CO2 emissions are tire-related. Tires affect vehicle fuel efficiency primarily through rolling resistance.

Do bigger tires give 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. However, if you go too crazy and change your wheel size too much, it can cause some problems.