Hi, my OEM tire size are 215/65/15. Can I use an 205/50/15 to replace?
thanks
Need to change tire
Re: Need to change tire (moshmoshi)
It's a 95 Q45
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Re: Need to change tire (moshmoshi)
NO. Different diameter, not enough load rate. A lot of reasons why that tire size will not work.
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Re: Need to change tire (moshmoshi)
On an OEM wheel, 225/60-15 is about your only choice in size, but even fewer in strength and quality.
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Re: Need to change tire (moshmoshi)
This site will allow you to compare one tire size to another with ease. (Just overlook the source...)
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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Re: Need to change tire (lowreyldjd)
Wow. An incredibly helpful response. Hooray!
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Re: Need to change tire (moshmoshi)
The 205/50/15 is way off spec.moshmoshi wrote:Hi, my OEM tire size are 215/65/15. Can I use an 205/50/15 to replace?
thanks
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Re: Need to change tire (lino)
Bravo Lino!