I found a really nice set of winter tires but i'm not sure how to know if they'll fit on my truck. I found that my original tire size is 235/75-15... the one's I found are 205 65R15... how do I know if they'll fit?
2007-11-23 08:07:53 · 7 answers · asked by Jr the travel guy. 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Will that be a big problem? Or will that just affect tred wear?
2007-11-23 08:13:57 · update #1
It's just the tires. I found a brand new set for 80$ I just wanted some better tred for the winter. The ones on there are going to need to be replaced soon...
2007-11-23 08:18:26 · update #2
That's what I needed to know. Thanks Mark F. I can put them on my CJ5. They are practically the same tire.
2007-11-23 10:29:51 · update #3
A fundamentally bad idea.
First off, and least importantly the P205/65R15 92's have an overall diameter of 25.5 inches compared to 29.0 inches for the P235/75R15 105 or 108's. That is a lot. Tread width is of course considerably narrower which combined with the smaller diameter makes for a much smaller contact patch and therefore less cornering traction and much longer braking distances.
Perhaps more importantly though is the dramatic reduction in load carrying capacity of the smaller tires. At 35 psi a P205/65R15 92 tire has a load capacity of 1,400 lbs. A P235/75R15 105S tire at 35 psi has a load capacity of 2,028 lbs or a P235/75R15XL 108S at 41 psi has a capacity of 2,183 lbs. An overloaded tire will overheat and self-destruct into millions of tiny bits. More than a tad dangerous.
Short version, don't do it.
2007-11-23 10:27:10 · answer #1 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you're talking about swapping the tyres and keeping the same wheels on the truck then they might be just a bit too narrow, there's a big big difference between 235 and 205.
But if you're talking about completely different wheels then it all depends on getting the right wheel for your truck, not the tyre. If the nut holes on the wheel match the hub on the truck, then it's all good
2007-11-23 08:16:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These will fit since you are going down a couple of sizes but the smaller tires will give you a different speedometer reading. It might look like you are doing 60MPH but you're only doing 50MPH.
Good Luck!
2007-11-23 08:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by CactiJoe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ones you found will be to small. that is they will not fit the rim correctly and they my affect your speedometer reading
2007-11-23 08:36:23 · answer #4 · answered by zoey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will fit but are designed for a lighter vehicle.
2007-11-23 08:11:21 · answer #5 · answered by 19G30 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are significantly smaller. They are narrower and shorter. They will probably mount up, it'll probably just look silly.
2007-11-23 08:14:41 · answer #6 · answered by vs1400_95 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T BUY THEM........
1. TOO SMALL.
2. UNDERRATED
2007-11-23 09:06:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋