What happens if one of your tires is the wrong size?

Drivers might be most worried about tire defects, but even new tires in the wrong size can cause control issues that may potentially lead to accidents. Being prone to rollovers, for example, may turn a minor fender bender into a fatal accident. The right size tires can prevent that lack of stability.

What if one tire is a different size?

A: The mismatched tire is a dangerous situation. It should be replaced with the proper size immediately. Mis-sized rear tires can lead to a loss of control under hard braking (the car can spin). The one tire left on the car is almost an inch smaller in diameter.

Can wrong size tires damage transmission?

Wrong size tires do not damage the transmission. Although ill-fitting tires do not directly impact the transmission, it does impact the overall performance of the vehicle. Wrong size tires can cause a safety hazard as well as cause structural damage to the vehicle.

Can I put different size tires on the back?

Mixing different tread depths is generally permissible. The tire industry recommends fitting the new tires onto the rear axle. Some car manufacturers will recommend fitting the new tires to the front axle, for example, if the car is a front-wheel drive.

Can 17 inch tires fit on 18 inch rims?

A 17 inch tire WILL NOT fit on an 18 inch rim. if you even tried to mount a 17 inch tire on an 18 inch rim it would start to rip the bead and the tire would be completely useless.

Do tire sizes have to match exactly?

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. For sports cars, the general rule of thumb is to match the wheel width to the tread width in inches. For example a tire size 285/35-19 has a tread width of 9.9″.

Is it bad to run 2 different size tires?

Long story short: Yes, it is a problem to have two tires of different sizes on the front (or back) of your car. Having two different-sized tires on the same axle is generally not a good thing. This is why, when your tires (on the same axle) wear unevenly, you still need to buy two tires instead of just one.

How much taller is a 235 tire than a 225?

The width of a 235 tire is 10mm wider than that of a 225 tire. A 235 tire also has a 15mm bigger diameter and is 7.5mm taller than a 225 tire.

How long does it take to return a Discount Tire?

Find a local Discount Tire store. If you choose to exchange a product for another, your account will be charged for the new item and credited for the return. Eligible items may be returned and refunded to the original form of tender. If you paid by credit card, we’ll credit your account within 14 business days.

What happens when you get the wrong tire size?

Even when all measurements check out and a tire size change will not create any visible damage, the long-term wear of certain vehicle components should be considered. For example, an increase in tire size can cause accelerated drivetrain wear. According to AAMCO Colorado:

Is there a limit to the size of a tire?

Vehicle body and chassis engineers establish limitations for tire size due to the arrangement of suspension components, body panels and fender liners, and a wide variety of other parts. Nevertheless, the allure of altering tire size to enhance certain performances, or just for aesthetic purposes, is strong for many driving enthusiasts.

What can I do to increase the size of my tire?

Adding tire sidewall is another common tire size adjustment, especially from an aesthetic standpoint on trucks and SUVs. The taller sidewall profile adds an element of muscularity to the side view of the wheel, and the vehicle as a whole. Even a small bump in vehicle ride height can be achieved with an aspect ratio upsize.