Can I use 175 65r15 instead of 185 65r15?
When replacing stock 15″ tires on the MINI there is no need to keep the 175/65-15 size as it is limited in tire selection. All of these sizes fit the stock wheel and work OK for street use. The 185/65-15 tire size is taller on the sidewall and likely to give a slightly softer ride vs the same tire in 175/65-15.
What is the difference in a 175 and a 185 tire?
The 185 would have a diameter of 24.65 inches while the 175 would have a diameter of 24.02 inches. The section width, or thickness of the tires differs is slightly more noticeable. The 185 would be 7.28 inches wide while the 175 is 6.89 inches wide.
Can you put 185 65r15?
If you don’t know, the 185 is the section width in mm, the 65 is sidewall height as a percentage of the width. And the 15 is the rim diameter in inches. Yes you can, it will fit, but the overall diameter will get bigger.
What happens if I put wider tires on my car?
When you put bigger tires on your car, SUV, crossover, or light truck, you raise the vehicle’s clearance — increasing body roll and load transfer, which may negatively impact your car’s balance and speed.
What size tires are 185 65R15?
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| Tire Size | Min | Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| 155/80R15 | 4.50in | 24.76″ 1.21% |
| 195/65R15 | 5.00in | 24.98″ 2.09% |
| 215/60R15 | 6.00in | 25.16″ 2.82% |
| 185/70R15 | – | 25.20″ 2.98% |
How tall is a 175 70r13 tire?
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| 185/70-13 | 175/70-13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter inches (mm) | 23.2 (589.2) | 22.65 (575.2) |
| Width inches (mm) | 7.28 (185) | 6.89 (175) |
| Circum. inches (mm) | 72.88 (1851.03) | 71.14 (1807.04) |
| Sidewall Height inches (mm) | 5.1 (129.5) | 4.82 (122.5) |
How tall is a 185 65R15?
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| Parameter | Old | New |
|---|---|---|
| Overall diameter: | 622 mm | 635 mm |
| Section width | 185 mm | 195 mm |
| Circumference | 1952 mm | 1993 mm |
| Sidewall height | 120 mm | 127 mm |
What is the meaning of 185 65R15?
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters. 65. This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%. In other words, your tire’s sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire’s tread) is 65% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 120 millimeters.
Do larger diameter tires ride better?
While larger-diameter wheels and tires should improve handling and high-speed performance, lower-profile tires also tend to have a firmer ride and may be noisier than the smaller, standard rubber. Some potential performance benefits may be offset by the additional weight of the larger tires and wheels.
What’s the difference between 185 / 65 and 185 / 60 R15 tires?
185/60-R15 tires are 0.73 inches (18.5 mm) smaller in diameter than 185/65-R15 tires and the speedometer difference is 3.0%
What kind of Tyre is 185 / 65r15 VEC 4 seasons?
This is the 185/65R15 CONTINENTAL ECOCONTACT 5 (88T) tyre by CONTINENTAL. This is the 185/65R15 MOMO M-2 OUTRUN (88H) Passenger tyre from Momo Tyres. This is the 185/65R15 GOODYEAR VEC 4 SEASONS (88H) tyre by GOODYEAR. This is the 185/65R15 GOODYEAR DURAGRIP (88H) tyre by GOODYEAR.
What kind of Tyre is 185 / 65r15 Bridgestone?
This is the 185/65R15 GENERAL ALTIMAX COMFORT (92T) tyre by GENERAL. This is the 185/65R15 BRIDGESTONE B250 (88H) tyre by BRIDGESTONE. This is the 185/65R15 BRIDGESTONE TURANZA T001 (88H) tyre by BRIDGESTONE. This is the 185/65R15 BRIDGESTONE TURANZA T001 (88H) Passenger tyre from Bridgestone Tyres.
What kind of Tyre is 185 / 65r15 maxtrek Maximus?
This is the 185/65R15 DUNLOP SP SPORT 560 (92H) tyre by DUNLOP. This is the 185/65R15 MAXTREK MAXIMUS M1 (88H) tyre by MAXTREK.