Can I have two different tire sizes on my car?
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.
Can you use a different size tire as a spare?
Yes, you can use your old tire as a spare, as the general rule is that a spare within 2″ of the bad tire on the ground will work, but a used tire the same size as your tires on the ground won’t cost much.
What happens if one of my tires is a different size?
What happens if you have a different sized wheel on one side of your car? Your differential, which allows the wheels to turn at different speeds so that you can more easily go around corners, will be working overtime and damage could occur. The suspension of your car will be working harder on one side.
What happens if your spare tire is smaller?
What Happens When You Drive On A Smaller Spare Tire? When you drive with a smaller spare tire, the spare tire rotates much faster than the other three tires due to its smaller circumference. The standard tires cover a greater distance in one rotation than the spare one due to smaller circumference.
Are spare tires one size fits all?
The short answer is NO. There is no “One-Tire-Fits-All” when it comes to spare tires. Every donut tire is specific to the car model it comes with.
Can you mismatch tires?
A car with mismatched front and back tires should still be usable, especially if it is a two wheel drive vehicle. Tires wear out at different rates, and if one is more worn than the other, simply rotating the tires may be a possibility to prevent further wear.
Do tires have to be the exact size?
Width and diameter are the two factors that determine tire and rim compatibility. For diameter you’ll need to be sure that your tires and wheels are an exact match, e.g. a 215/65R17 tire will only fit on a 17″ diameter wheel.
Is it okay to have mismatched tires?
A car with mismatched front and back tires should still be usable, especially if it is a two wheel drive vehicle. If the tires are different sizes then they may also wear at different rates, and you’ll be shopping for new tires sooner than you think. Functionally, mismatched tires will wear out at different rates.