Tire size questions

[98dsm31710]

I have been searching up and down and can't find an answer. All the threads I find are talking about different profiles, i.e. 225/60 So, I received a set of chrome 5 spokes the other day and the sizes of the tires are as follows: two of them are 225/60/16 and two of them are 205/60/16. Are these fine to run on my awd with let's say the 225s on the rear and the 205s on the front?

 

[Seamus]

No. They need to have the same outer diameter. So if you have a 205/60(which is taller than the factory tire btw) then you need a 50 series on the 225. That's the general rule at least t same size tires from different manufactures can have different outer diameters.

 

[98dsm31710]

Tires are more confusing than I thought. Guess I'll have to do some digging in the used tire tire pile at the shop. Lmfao

 

[BigRed12]

You want tires that are the exact same size. Even a 2/32 difference in tire size can put extra strain on the diffs and cause premature failure of components. So I would suggest new tires, that way you can monitor wear.

I believe the factory tire size is 205/55-16, which you can pick up for around $100 per tire and your local tire shop.