Tools & Tech: 215-45R17 tire size comparison with 1010tires.com Tire Size calculator. Use our tire calculator to compare tire sizes based on tire diameter, radius, sidewall height, circumference, revs per mile and speedometer difference. Use our simple tire height calculator to calculate the tire height of metric tire sizes. Just input your metric measurement and click on "convert height" to view the tire height in inches. Then browse the suggested tire sizes that are close to the entered tire height. Just click on the tire sizes to view a list of tires manufactured in that Meanwhile the 205/55 R16 has a tread width of 205mm. And the aspect ratio of 55% tells us the side wall is 112.75mm. Counter intuitively, the larger 16” wheel actually has a smaller total diameter and therefore radius than the smaller 15” wheel. So a 205/55R16 is a tire that is 205mm wide, 112.75mm (205x55%) high, on a 16 inch wheel. A 205/60R16 is 205mm wide, 123mm high, on a 16 inch wheel. Both of there tires can fit on a 16 inch wheel. The 205 65R16 is the same wheel size as the 205 60R16, so it should fit your vehicle just fine. The overall decision should be based on the desired performance, ride comfort and fuel efficiency. Can I Use 215 60r16 Instead Of 205 65r16? Using a 215 60R16 tire instead of a 205 65R16 can be done, but it is not recommended. 315/75R16. 375/65R16. 385/70R16. SHOP 16 INCH TIRES. There’s nothing quite like a “Sweet 16”. Whether you’re just getting your license or you’re a veteran driver, you can sweeten up your ride with 16-inch tires. We’ve got the biggest inventory of 16” tires in the industry, so you can count on us to get you rolling on the right Wider will be noisier and less fuel efficient, worse in wet and snow. Shorter sidewall will give you quicker steering response, overall better handling, and rougher ride. A 225/55-16 will give you a shorter sidewall than a 215/60-16. A 225/50-17 or 235/45-18 will give you an even shorter sidewall, and will be closer in overall height. Can you use a 205 65r16 tire on a Chevy Malibu? The engineers and designers at Chevrolet determined a 205/65R16 95H sized tire would give your Malibu the best handling, stability and control. By dropping to a shorter sidewall 205/55R16 tire such characteristics would be compromised. The new tire will be about an inch taller than stock, so you'll have about a half inch less clearance than the factory 215/45R17. I think that's fine. Your speedometer will be off by around 4.5%. Murdoc is right, your fine. Last edited by irax; 03-29-2016 at 12:57 PM. 03-29-2016, 12:32 PM. rJwi.

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