Can I fit a p235-75-15 tire on the same rim as a p265-60-15 is already on?

Question

I have a rim with the wider tire on it, and I want to know if I can replace it with the slimer tire, so that all four of my tires are the same.

I have optional 4x4, but it' usually in two wheel. the tires in the back are the bigger one. I think the rimas are the same size, anyway to tell? I don't think the back tire are stock, but I think the rims are...wrond tires?

Answer 1

To answer this question it is good know how the metric tire sizing works. The tire size P235/75R15 means that the tread face of the tire is 235 millimeters across. The /75 is the aspect ratio of the side wall. That means the side wall is 75% as tall as the tread face is wide and the R15 means that the tire is a radial tire that is meant to be mounted on a 15" wheel. Usually any 15" tire can be mounted on any 15" wheel. The only limitation here is that some wheels are 6.5" wide, some are 7" etc. If you are trying to mount a really skinny tire (185/70R15 for instance) on a wide rim, you might have a problem getting the bead to seat, going a little thinner (30mm in this case) is not usually a problem.

Answer 2

You need to determine the rim width. Every tire size has a range of recommended rim widths on which it can be mounted. This data is often published along with the tires other specifications on the manufacturers web site. Bridgestone-Firestone for example if very helpful in this regard.

For example, if we go to the specs page for that company's Dueler AT tire we find that a P235/75R15 tire can be safely mounted on any 15" rim that is between 6.0 to 8.0 inches wide. Therefore, as long as the rim you are installing the tire on is no narrower than 6-inches and no wider than 8-inches wide you are fine. Most rims will have the width stamped on them somewhere.

Answer 3

You can do it. BUT it will be unsafe. It will cause either tire failure or handling problems with that setup. Putting the wrong tire on the wrong rim distorts the intended design profile of the tire.

It will not match up to the other 3. You need the same rim & tire size to do that. Go to a junkyard or used tire dealer & get the correct rim & tire.

Answer 4

It sounds like you have the same size rims but two different size tires.
Maybe the wider tire is the wrong tire? If so, then yes, put the narrow tire on. If the wider tire was the original size, then I would change the other three tires.

Answer 5

If you have the correct wheel for the P265/60/15 it is to wide fot the 235/75/15. And it would wear excessively. An emergency to get home on a short distance ok but the 235's need a narrower wheel

Answer 6

I dont think so. A thinner tire (especially that size difference) may be too slim for the rim. Call a tire specialist in the area and have them look it up for you. Preferably the place where you intend to buy the tires.
If they see you have serious questions to ask them, they may take pride in you asking their advice they may make you a good deal on the set.

Answer 7

enable me get this astounding, you'll tow the explorer on the trailer (i'm ninety 9.9% particular that is sweet as not one of the condo places the following will assist you to tow with an explorer) so that you don't want to get smaller tires (31X10.50's will fit on a U-haul automobile dolly/trailer and they're a lot more beneficial than what you've) all you want to do is basically tell them you've the smaller tires and load the element.

Answer 8

u should be able to use the same rims as long as it say's r15's all u have to look for is the r on the tire that tell's u what the rim size for that tire is.