Can you put p195/60R15 tires on a car that has p205/70R15 tires on it?

Question

Can you put p195/60R15 tires on a car that has p205/70R15 tires on it?

Answer 1

Can you? Sure. Should you? Absolutely not. a 195/60 will be narrower and considerably smaller in diameter than what is on there now, so your speedometer and odometer will read higher than it should.

Here's what the numbers mean:

195/205 - the width of the tire at its widest point, in mm

60/70 - the profile rating. The height of the tire from the rim to the tread will be 60% of 195 on the new tire, vs 70% of 205 on the old.

15 - the inside diameter (wheel diameter) in inches.

Definitely do not do this. In addition to the aforementioned speedo/odo thing, it probably won't ride or handle as well, and will look dumb.

Answer 2

Yes but your speed will not be accurate.

Also don't forget to check the load index refers to the load-carrying capacity of a tire, or how much weight a tire can support

Answer 3

yes is the short answer..

Answer 4

yes you can as long as the rim takes the tire, just make sure your car wont ride too low, also it will knock the calibration of your speedometer off a little, but you really shouldnt have any issues fitting a slightly smaller tire, also make sure the tire can handle the weight of your car.