Equivalent Tire Sizes

…tires with Euro-metric or P-metric tires, look for the Euro-metric or P-metric size listed in the equivalent aspect ratio. For example, when replacing a FR78-14, you would look up the appropriate 75-series size, the 205/75R14. If replacing a FR70-14, you would look up the appropriate 70-series size,…

…winter / snow tires and wheels in sizes that better help you. Your winter tire and wheel sizes should be based on one of the following: Your Vehicle's Original Equipment Tire and Wheel Size While not a dimensional advantage, winter tires and wheels in the Original Equipment size to replace your…

…today's closest equivalent Euro-metric or P-metric tire sizes for popular 1949 through 1980 tire sizes. Tire Size Conversion Chart Related Links * Calculating Approximate Tire Dimensions * Contact Patch * North American Load & Pressure Markings * P-Metric & Euro-Metric Tire Sizing * Tire Size Guide

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…/ Snow Tire Tech: Size Selection of Winter / Snow Tires Priorities for Sizing Winter Tires Are Different Original Equipment tire and wheel sizing has evolved over the years to where yesterday's typical 13", 14" and 15" sizes have been replaced with today's 16", 17", 18" and larger sizes. For that…

…from there. Plus Sizing supports the premise that it's important to maintain the same overall tire diameter whenever changing tires and wheel sizes to ensure sufficient ground clearance, appropriate driveline gearing and accurate speedometer readings. Large changes in overall tire diameter can alter…

…standards and therefore, be equivalent with regards to their physical size. The measuring rim width is sometimes referred to as the tire's "design rim width." Tire Size Measuring Rim Width P175/75R14 5.0" P195/75R15 5.5" P215/75R15 6.0" P235/75R15 6.5" Tire Size Measuring Rim Width P225/75R15…

…of a tire size, it signifies the tire is a "Metric" size (also called "Euro-metric" because these sizes originated in Europe). While Metric tire sizes are primarily used on European cars, they are also used on vans and sport utility vehicles. Euro-metric sizes are dimensionally equivalent to…

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…from there. Plus Sizing supports the premise that it's important to maintain the same overall tire diameter whenever changing tires and wheel sizes to ensure sufficient ground clearance, appropriate driveline gearing and accurate speedometer readings. Large changes in overall tire diameter can alter…

…Tires with equivalent physical dimensions typically carry equivalent loads (until they reach their maximum load pressure). The tire's maximum load is indicated in relatively small sized print branded near the tire's bead (adjacent to the wheel) indicating the appropriate value. Because tires are…

…spare tire should use the vehicle's five-tire pattern at every tire rotation. Not only will this prevent the spare tire from sitting idle, it will keep all five tires' tread depths roughly equivalent throughout their life and extend the tire replacement intervals (if rotating four tires would result…

…data revealed the tire line provided equivalent wear to its predecessor (Ventus R-S2) and earned the same 200 Treadwear rating. This has also been supported by Tire Rack survey results and customer feedback that indicate Ventus R-S3 tires provide equivalent wear to other tires already featuring…

…availability of their current tires, price or they just don't like what they have been using. We always recommend matching tires, or if that isn't possible, to find a model that is the closest to what they have. Mixing different tire types is the equivalent of walking outside with two…

…including tire brand, model, size and remaining tread depth. Anything else involves some type of compromise. Related Links * Four Winter Tires...The Only Way To Go * Matching Tires on Four-Wheel Drive & All-Wheel Drive Vehicles * Tire Rotation Instructions * Where to Install New Pairs of Tires?