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Tyre Size question

  • 01-10-2015 10:14am
    #1
    moleyv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,580 ✭✭✭


    Was just looking at my tyre size there to get quotes for new tyres.

    The ones on the alloys are 195/55/15.

    The tyres are a bit crap (Landsail, on it when purchased), so I looked to see what was on the spare to see what was original (Continental).

    The spare is a full size steel and the tyre is 185/60/15

    I could understand maybe the width being different, but surely the side should be the same height?


Comments

  • #2
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Sidewall is expressed as a ratio, not absolute measurement, but there is a very small difference there alright. Spares are often different anyway, but if that is the original size, it seems to be close enough.


  • #3
    Skatedude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,674 ✭✭✭Skatedude


    the difference between the 2 sizes would be 1.2 mph at 90 mph. so nothing to worry over. under 1mph difference at motorway speeds.


  • #4
    moleyv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,580 ✭✭✭moleyv


    I went to tyre place. He was looking at my tyres and I said the spare was a different size. He knew what size it was without me saying and said it was normal.


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