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compatibility of two different tires

 
 
tkin33
 
Reply Thu 10 Nov, 2011 03:24 pm
I got winter tires, but their size is different from my regular tires' one.

Normal tire - P195/70R14 90S
Winter tire - P205/75R14 95S

Can I put these winter tires into my car?
My car is a Potiac Sunfire.
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Rockhead
 
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Reply Thu 10 Nov, 2011 05:34 pm
@tkin33,
yes.

your speedometer will read just slightly off, but you will be fine...
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engineer
 
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Reply Thu 10 Nov, 2011 08:40 pm
@tkin33,
From Tire World
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If you do mix tire sizes on a vehicle that was not designed for this, there could be some difference in handling, steering and performance because of the different wheel sizes, but the only way to really know if this is a critical difference would be to install the tires and do some test driving.

This might be more hassle, and even more costly and time consuming than just shopping around enough until you can put on tires which are the same size on all wheels.

If you're really wanting to help out your friend, would you feel comfortable in having him install tires which might cause him to have an accident because of the change in handling that he wasn't expecting, or prepared for, just to save a few bucks?
Rockhead
 
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Reply Thu 10 Nov, 2011 09:03 pm
@engineer,
another cool site with a diameter calculator built into it...

http://www.buicks.net/shop/reference/tires.html

the 195/70 tire has a diameter of 24.8 inches

the 205/75 is 26.1 inches. it is a skinnier, taller tire.

this should not be enough to give a significant change in handling on that chassis, but a careful first drive is always a good bet...

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Kadzo
 
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Reply Thu 30 Aug, 2012 07:26 am
@tkin33,
Tire size depend on whether or not they fit the rim of your bike. Before you start using your winter tires did you considered choosing the same brand of tires? There are a number of motorcycle tire brand that can help riders maintain control in variety of terrains types such as Pirelli motorcycle tires.
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nothingtodo
 
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Reply Thu 3 Jan, 2013 02:56 am
@tkin33,
If no aftermarket mods have been performed on your rim to tire setup already, it should be fine.

Assuming you have four and not two. Also assuming you do not bottom out on the arches already.

You may want to drop the PSI by a couple of single digits in winter.. It provides stability. (varies based on normal running pressure).
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Umang Kumar
 
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Reply Fri 8 Feb, 2013 02:41 am
@tkin33,
Hello Friends,

Tire sizes express the tire’s various measurements in a standardized format written on the side of the tire, also called the sidewall. The three measurements included in all tire sizes are section width, aspect ratio, and diameter. Depending on their intended use, some tire sizes also include information such as speed rating.
Tire sizes are expressed in the format WWW/AAXDD. WWW is the tire’s section width, measured in millimeters. AA is the aspect ratio or profile of the tire, which expresses the tire’s height as a percentage of its width. X is a letter indicating the tire’s internal construction. DD is the diameter in inches of the wheel that the tire is intended to be mounted on. An example of a tire size written in this format is 225/50R16.
This particular tire has a section width of 225 millimeters (8.86 inches). Section width is measured from the widest point of the outer sidewall - the side with the tire sizes and brand name that faces out from the vehicle - to the widest point of the inner sidewall when the tire is mounted on a specified width wheel. Narrower tires have lower section width numbers.

Thanks and Regards,
Umang Kumar
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