Changing wheel sizes
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Changing wheel sizes
What do you guys think of going from 15" wheels to 16". My truck is in need of tires and I've found a good deal on a set of wheels and tires. Only thing is, they're 16" and the ones on my truck are 15. Same bolt pattern, I think they came off of a Tacoma. Anything to be aware of or concerned about?
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In general, going +1 on wheel size should mean -1 in tire size...
... so if you're going from a 15 with a 225/75r15 tire, going to a 16 with a 225/65r16 tire is about the same overall size (notice the change from 225/75 to 225/65). The 225/65r16 will appear a little wider but overall, the tire height should be comparable.
Likewise, going from 225/75r15 tire to a 215/75r16 tire should amount to approximately the same overall circumference (but would be a slightly skinnier tire).
... so if you're going from a 15 with a 225/75r15 tire, going to a 16 with a 225/65r16 tire is about the same overall size (notice the change from 225/75 to 225/65). The 225/65r16 will appear a little wider but overall, the tire height should be comparable.
Likewise, going from 225/75r15 tire to a 215/75r16 tire should amount to approximately the same overall circumference (but would be a slightly skinnier tire).
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