Rim width Minimum tire width Ideal tire width
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8,0 Inches 215 mm 225 or 235 mm
8,5 Inches 225 mm 235 or 245 mm
9,0 Inches 235 mm 245 or 255 mm
9,5 Inches 245 mm 255 or 265 mm
What does 225 50R17 mean in tires?
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. 50. This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 112 millimeters.
What is the difference between 225 50R17 and 225 55R17?
The two-digit number after the slash mark in a tire size is the aspect ratio. For example, in a tire size P225/50R17 tire, the 50 means that the height is equal to 50% of the tires width. ... In the example, the 50 width tire will bethe wider tire, whiler 55 will be slightly taller.Nov 11, 2019
What does R17 mean for tires?
R17 on a tire means that the rim size needed would be 17". The "R" actually stands for radial, not rim and is the type of technology the tire uses.Aug 9, 2021
What do the 3 numbers mean on tire size?
Tire Width Is the width of the tire measured in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. The first three-digit number in the tire size refers to the tire width. For instance, in a size P215/65 R15 tire, the width is 215 millimeters.
Which tire sizes are interchangeable?
Wheels and tires are not interchangeable words. Tires are a part of the wheel setup. For instance, your vehicle has a set size of rims, but you can buy different sizes of tires to fit those rims, as long as the middle of the tires is the correct size.Apr 13, 2020
Can I use 215 50R17 instead of 225 50R17?
To be honest, the difference between the two are so slim you're not going to notice any real advantages / differences. Your speedometer is going to be slightly off and you're going to be paying more for the 225/15's (larger tire, more rubber = increased price). The choice is up to you.Jun 21, 2014
Will 225 tires fit on a 7 inch rim?
A 215 or 225 will fit on a 7 inch wide wheel, however, both sizes are wider than recommended for your vehicle and may rub especially if you are considering lowering the vehicle in the future. The correct 17 inch fitment would be 205/45R17.Feb 4, 2004
Will a 225 tire fit a 6.5 rim?
Registered. a 215 is really the widest that is good for a 6.5'' wheel. a 225 will fit but it will be 'balloony'.Mar 18, 2010