Can you use 235 tires instead of 245?

Is it better to have bigger tires or smaller?

Overall, bigger tires and wheels are better for increasing your vehicle’s traction. However, bigger tires also mean bigger price tags, according to Consumer Reports. Try to find the best balance between size and your budget.

What’s the difference in a 235 65 17 and a 245 65 17?

The tires you have now, 235/65-17, are about 9.25 inches wide and 29 inches tall. The 245s on the other hand are 9.65 inches wide and 29-1/2 inches tall. On vehicles, especially newer vehicles, there is very little space to go to a larger tire without making other modifications.

What happens if you use the wrong tire size?

Reduced Performance Quality

Firstly, driving on tires that don’t fit properly can severely hinder your car’s performance capabilities. They do this by preventing the treads from coming into full contact with the pavement and lessening traction as a result.

Can I mismatch tire sizes?

Primarily, you should avoid mixing different tire brands and different tread patterns. There are rare exceptions for approved mixed-tire fittings, but in general, manufacturers do not recommend tire mixing at all.

Is it OK to change tire size?

Installing larger wheels and tires, also known as “plus-sizing,” can affect the accuracy of its speedometer and odometer, handling, steering response and more. If done incorrectly, changing the tire size can be detrimental to the safety of your vehicle.

What happens if you put the wrong size tire on a rim?

Suspension damage and a potentially severe influence on vehicle drivability can result. Electrical lines and components: These are generally kept well out of reach of spinning tires, but depending upon the aggressiveness of the aftermarket tire fitment they could be reached.

Can you drive on tires with different widths?

Having different sizes on some four wheel and all wheel drive vehicles can actually do damage to the vehicle. Since tires vary from brand to brand, and even from model to model, damage can even occur with tires of the same size if they have a large enough difference in circumference.

Can I put a different width tire on my rims?

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.

Do bigger tires affect the transmission?

Changing the tire circumference changes the gear ratio for your transmission to the road. This causes your vehicle to require more lower-end torque to turn the wheels and the engine will spin slower. What is this? This slower spinning engine will cause slower acceleration and more heat in your gearboxes.

Do bigger tires use more gas?

For example, larger tires decrease your fuel economy because they are heavier, while smaller tires increase fuel efficiency. Bigger tires also have a higher rolling resistance than smaller tires which means they require more resistance and effort to get them rolling.

Is there an advantage to bigger tires?

Perhaps the most significant benefit of larger tires is the extra distance it creates between your car’s undercarriage and the ground. This is particularly important for off-roading enthusiasts who need that extra space to clear rough terrain. Higher clearance also helps drivers see farther both on and off the road.

Do wider tires wear out faster?

Yes. This is because, at the equal pressure, the casing tension of the wider tyre is higher and the contact patch is shorter and wider. The first of these factors means less energy is lost to casing flex, and the second reduces rolling resistance because the shorter, wider contact patch reduces frictional losses.

Do wider tires affect gas?

Increasing the width of a tire can impact fuel economy as well. Wider tires create a larger contact patch, the area of the tire actually touching the road. While this is good for performance, it can create a higher resistance to coasting, meaning that the engine will have to use more power and fuel to maintain speed.

Are wider tires better in rain?

One positive aspect of narrow tires in the rain is that when going through puddles, the higher contact pressure moves water out of the way. However, since you won’t be perpetually driving through puddles, wider tires are the more practical choice.