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,…

…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

…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…

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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…

…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…

…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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…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?

…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…

…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…

…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…

…/ 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…

…anticipate the new tire will have comparable responsiveness to the Super Sport, with equivalent all-season traction as the Sport A/S Plus. They are covered under a 45,000-mile treadlife warranty, with half mileage for the rear if different size than the front. View all Michelin tires and find one…