Will replacing a tire with one size smaller, hurt anything?
FWD Ford Fusion, hit a giant pothole, has a 225 size tire, but the local used shop only has 220(?) he said its one size smaller and he ll throw it on for me until they get a 225 in stock. We can't afford a new $120+ tire right now, otherwise we obviously wouldn t be asking this question. This guy sells nice used ones for $20-$40 a piece installed and balances the wheel as well. I've bought numerous tires from him so I trust his work and word, but would like a second opinion since I've never ran an odd size tire.
The car is FWD, and the tire is the passenger rear.
Never a good idea to have two different size tires on the same axle. Creates extra wear on the differential. You haven't spent money until you repair a differential on a FWD car.
You could put the 220 in the back where there's no differential.
While it's not ideal, it's only a 5mm difference. Realistically about the same as having a worn and a new tire on the vehicle.
On the rear of a FWD car, it won't cause any problems.
Won't hurt anything. Put it on the back.
If it's a 4x4 they need to be same size.
- Can I swap 15 inch tire an rim with a 16 inch tire an rim? The rims an tires are off a dodge van, they are 5 hole rims, the car I want to put them on is a ford taurus with a 16 inch tire on it.
- Max tire size for a 78 F150 Ranger? I've got a stock 78 Ford F150 Ranger and wanted to know what is the biggest tire I can put on there? I'm looking for an All-Terrain tire for this truck. The previous owner had the 33/10.50-15 on there and just wanted to see if I can go bigger as far as the tire goes.
- Best tire size for ranger? For a 3 inch body lift on a 06 ford ranger, what's the best tire size, 32" 33"? Opinions, websites with good deals, any information will be greatly appreciated
- For drag racing, can I go with a smaller rim on the back with a bigger tire and keep my 19 on the front? 2008 Ford Mustang Right now i'm sitting at 245/45r19 fronts and rears 275/40r19 The reason for asking is because i can't find a drag radial or Slick that fits my rim?