Different size tires on my LS430
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Different size tires on my LS430
Hi everyone,
I noticed that the tire sizes of my recently bought LS430 are as follows:
Front: 215/60R16
Back: 225/60R16
Is that a problem? What do you recommend, keep them or go for a change of tires+wheels on one side??
Many thanks.
I noticed that the tire sizes of my recently bought LS430 are as follows:
Front: 215/60R16
Back: 225/60R16
Is that a problem? What do you recommend, keep them or go for a change of tires+wheels on one side??
Many thanks.
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225/60R16 is the correct size.
215 60 16 is 1.8% smaller than 225.
225 60 Sidewall is 5.3 inches
215 60 sidewall is 5.1 inches
225 60 diameter 26.6 inches
215 60 diameter 26.2 inches
Speed wise
225 60 @ 60mph is = 58.9mph on 215.
215 60 16 is 1.8% smaller than 225.
225 60 Sidewall is 5.3 inches
215 60 sidewall is 5.1 inches
225 60 diameter 26.6 inches
215 60 diameter 26.2 inches
Speed wise
225 60 @ 60mph is = 58.9mph on 215.
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Thanks for the responses. I took the car to Goodyear and replaced the backs, they were worn out anyway. So now I have all 215's. I know that it is not exactly factory size, but then not a great difference.Drive feel got better instantly.
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If Goodyear will exchange the tires you just bought, I recommend that you get four tires of the correct size - 225/60-16. You will get more secure handling and particularly better braking with the correct size tires.
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Acceleration should be faster with a smaller, narrower tire (less rolling resistance), but rpms are higher at any given speed therefore MPG is worse at highway speeds. This of course would be barely noticeable with such a small change
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