My factory tire is a 225/75/15, but I found some snow tires that are 205/75/15 would this be a decent tire to run in the snow? I know that wider tires arent as good as narrower tires, but which is wider - and will it really make a difference???
2006-11-27 12:35:32 · 11 answers · asked by skobie 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
IL Padrino has it mostly correct. The first number is the width of the tire in millimeters, so 225 is wider than 205, period. The next number is the aspect ratio, which means just what he said; the sidewall height is 75% as tall, as the tire is wide. Both tires you are looking at have aspect ratios of 75. That means that 75% of 205 is less than 75% of 225. The 205 will be slightly shorter, also, but have the same overall ratio of height to width as the 225. The last number is the rim size, which is the same. Both tires are close enough in width that they will fit on the same rim. Narrower is better in snow. Tread design makes a huge difference. Blockier treads generally do better, as long as the blocks aren't too big. Blocks that have been siped (multiple cross-cuts) do vastly better, but sacrifice some tread life. A good general link for tire information is www.tirerack.com. For specific information on tire sizing, as well as everything else you could ever want to know, see http://www.tirerack.com/about/techcenter.jsp. I hope this helps.
2006-11-27 12:58:26 · answer #1 · answered by cor2_913 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can't stand the way they calculate tire sizes. It's a ratio of width to height.
The first number is the width in mm and the second number is the ratio of the height compared to the width. So, the 225/75 is 225 mm wide and the height is 75% of the width or something like that. I can never remember because it always confuses me.
The last number is the diamater of your rim in inches.
The 205 would fit on your rim without a problem. However, I think it would be a taller tire and you might experience rubbing on the fenders when going over bumps depending on how much clearance you have in the wheel well. You should be fine though. I doubt you will get that rubbing noise, but just in case you do, that's what is happening.
You actually might experience a more comfortable ride with the 205's. Since the tire is taller, it will provide more cushion for the road. The lower the profile of a tire, the worse the ride is.
The 225 is wider.
2006-11-27 12:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by IL Padrino 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually, a 225/75R 15 is taller and wider than the 205/75R 15, but not by much. The 205 will be a bit narrower and lower, but that shouldn't affect the vehicle's handing. With a slightly smaller diameter, you'll actually feel a quicker throttle response when you press the accelerator, and it will probably improve your gas mileage.
What sort of vehicle are you putting these tires on? Both sizes mentioned are common sizes for light trucks and small/midsize SUV's, so if this is what you're driving, you should be fine.
2006-11-27 12:55:00 · answer #3 · answered by Vinny 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well the tire size your refering to is a metric tire and the 205 and 225 part have nothing to do with the actuall wideness of it what had to do with it is the /75/ which is the aspect ratio as in comparasin to hight and width so if the tire is 225 high and has the same ratio it will be wider then the 205.
2006-11-27 12:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would not run the E85 in any weather condition.
Narrow is for M-U-D (to get to the bottom). Use the right size on your Ford Escape ( or similar ). The 225(mm) is always wider than a 205(mm). Size always matters...mostly for load & inflation requirements. Smaller tires will fail sooner in a "stuck" situation, too. Think about this: I ran over to Sears, tried on a size 11(it felt good); but, I bought a size 9 because I didn't like having such a big foot. Pull your head out.
2006-11-29 14:02:13 · answer #5 · answered by Master M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crracer is flat-out wrong...
check this link
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/tire2.htm
The first number is the width of the tire in millimeters...
you are correct, the narrower tires are better in snowy conditions.
But...the second number is the aspect ratio. "75" means that the sidewall of the tire is 75% of the width of the tire. That means that the sidewalls will be shorter and your speedometer and odometer will not be correct anymore.
If you really want a narrower tire for the snow tires, you will need to adjust the aspect ratio accordingly. That being said, you are talking about a 205-225 tire...not exactly a large tire in the first place.
Personally, I would stick with the factory size, or at least talk to someone about "plus (or minus) one" tire sizing. Someone at tirerack.som should be able to point you in the right direction.
2006-11-27 12:51:24 · answer #6 · answered by darwal8817 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
information are lacking in this question. The 16 contained contained in the 225/60/16 is the rim length (diameter) The 225 is the width in millimeters (it truly is about) 8.8" and the 60 is actually the ratio of approaches plenty sidewall there is to the width. So no, the 16" tires you've gained't in sturdy condition the 20" rims.
2016-11-27 02:47:55 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probably won't make a big difference but the 225 is wider
2006-11-27 12:39:32 · answer #8 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Narrower tires are better in deep snow ,and most conditions.
2006-11-27 12:53:20 · answer #9 · answered by hunter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 205 is skinnier and shorter. if its an agressive tread then use it. if youre puttin them on an all wheel drive then be sure to get 4.
2006-11-27 12:52:13 · answer #10 · answered by chevy69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋