This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. 60. This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 135 millimeters.
What size is a 225 tire?
225/75R15 tires have a diameter of 28.3", a section width of 8.9", and a wheel diameter of 15". The circumference is 88.8" and they have 713 revolutions per mile. Generally they are approved to be mounted on 6-7.5" wide wheels for passenger tires and 6-7" for LT tires.
What is the difference between 225 60R17 and 225 65R17?
Yes, the heavier 65s will be more weight per corner and therefore will reduce gas mileage and acceleration slightly, and the speedo will be slightly off. The main advantages are a cushier, softer, smoother ride with more “suspension”/air cushion in the tire sidewall height.Mar 14, 2021
What is the difference between 225 60R17 and 235 65R17?
235/65R17 has a sidewall height of 153 millimeters (65% of 235 mm), while 225/60R17 has a sidewall height of 135 mm (60% of 225 mm).
Can I put 225 60r17 instead of 225 55r17?
The thing about that size difference, the tire will fit on the same rim. But the exterior diameter of the tire will be slightly larger. This is because the sidewalls of the tire are a little taller.Dec 14, 2017
Can I use 225 50r17 instead of 225 60r17?
Most likely no major problems, your speedometer would be off a bit. What brand of tires are you thinking of running? Depending on the width of the wheel, might just go wider with a 225/50/17 as opposed to a bigger larger sidewall. These are your plus zero sizes to stay similar to what you have now.Feb 17, 2015
Can I use 225 65r17 instead of 225 60r17?
Registered. Yes, the heavier 65s will be more weight per corner and therefore will reduce gas mileage and acceleration slightly, and the speedo will be slightly off. The main advantages are a cushier, softer, smoother ride with more “suspension”/air cushion in the tire sidewall height.Mar 14, 2021
Can I use 215 60r17 instead of 215 65r17?
Yes, there is no difference in rim size for those size tires.Sep 16, 2008
Can I use 225 70r16 instead of 225 65r17?
They are essentially the same. You should see no difference in odo or speedo reading.Dec 17, 2018
Can I use 215 60r17 instead of 225 55r17?
215/60r17 and 225/60r17 should both work fine.Oct 8, 2011