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First, what the numbers mean: 205 is the width of the tire in millimeters, 40 is the aspect ratio of the sidewall showing how tall the sidewall is (so 40% of 205 means it is 82mm) and the last number is the wheel size in inches, meaning a 16 inch wheel. The very first thing you need to do is go look at the tires you have on the car right now...if it says anything other than "16" on the end, the tires you asked about won't fit. A 16 inch tire WILL NOT anything but a 16 inch wheel! If it does say 16, yes, they will fit, but the tire is shorter than the stock size because the sidewall is shorter (205-55R16 is stock for a PT with 16 inch wheels, meaning the stock size has a sidewall height of 55% of 205 or 113mm, so your tire is about 31mm shorter than stock.) HOWEVER, your speedometer will read nearly 10% too fast, it will show you're doing 60 when you're actually doing 54, and there are unknown problems that could be caused by changing the tire size. The manufacturer designs a car around a certain size for the travel of the suspension, proper brake function, steering, etc., and if you change it you could cause the car to have problems or failures. It's best to keep the size the same. I have a set of 205-60R16's on my PT Cruiser because I bought an aftermarket set of wheels and tires, and the seller recommended that size to be used with the wheels. I was not sure they would still fit because with the 60% aspect ratio they are taller than stock, and it was very close on clearance in the front, but they have worked fine. Another thing to remember is that with the shorter sidewall of your 40's, even though they have the cool low profile look, it's so much easier to damage your wheels on curbs because the wheels are much closer to the ground. I have been very happy with having largersidewalls because I'm less likely to curb my expensive wheels! I'd recommend staying closer to the stock size...buy some from a reputable local tire shop or go online and find something that's recommended for your car.
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Can you mix tires 205 50 r16 86w with 205 50 r16 87v?
no
Can you replace 215 65 R16 tires with 205 60 R16 tires?
Yes, you can.
Can you use 205 60 R16 tires instead of 215 70 R16?
no you cannot
What is the effect of switching 205-55-R16 tires with 205-60-R16 tires?
Sidewall height. 205 = width of the tire, 55 = percent of tire that is sidewall, R16 = rim size. Therefore, if you switch a tire to 205 60 R16, you will have a larger sidewall. Larger sidewalls can cause more flex, degrading the vehicles cornering capability.
What tires will fit on a 16x7 rim?
i have a tire this size its 205/55/R16
Will 235 85 R16 tires fit pt cruiser?
probably not.
Can you put 205-50 or 55 -16 tires on a miata that has 205-45-16 originally?
Yes to the 205/50/r16 it will worl fine- no on the 205-55-r16 to tall and heavy
Can you replace 205 65 R16 with 225 60 R16 tires as Diameter Difference is 0.49 percent?
what is the diameter difference from a 205/65/16 vs. 225/60/16
What were the original tires on a 1994 olds cutlass supreme?
they are 205/60/r16
Will 205 65 r16 tires replace 215 55 r16 tires?
No, a 205/65-16 is 1.18" too big in diameter. Your speedometer will read 57.3 at 60 mph. The vehicle will not handle or ride as it should.
Where in Toronto can one purchase Winterreifen 205 55 r16 tires?
Winterreifen is german for winter tire. Winter tires 205 55 r16 can be purchased at places like Canadian Tire, Sears Automotive, GoodYear, and Michelin.
What is the stock tire size for 2004 PT Cruiser?
205 55 R16 is listed as the stock size tire I have on my 2004 PT Cruiser.
