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The tire size for your Dodge Intrepid depends upon the year of manufacturer.
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| 1993 Dodge Intrepid | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rim Size | Tire Sizes | Dodge Intrepid Options |
| 16-Inch | 225-60-16 | BaseES |
- How do I know what rims fit my tires?
- What do the 3 tire numbers mean?
- Is 225 a tire size?
- Are all tire sizes the same?
- How do I know what size tires I have?
- Can I put 60 tires instead of 55?
- Can I use 225 tires instead of 235?
- Can I use 60 instead of 65 tires?
- Can I replace 15 inch wheels with 17 inch?
- Can I use 245 tires instead of 235?
- Can I use 265 tires instead of 255?
- Which tire is wider 45 or 50?
- What does XL mean on a tire?
- How much wider is 245 than 225?
How do I know what rims fit my tires?
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. There's a bit more flexibility when it comes to wheel widths.
What do the 3 tire numbers mean?
Tire Width
Is the width of the tire measured in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. The first three-digit number in the tire size refers to the tire width. For instance, in a size P215/65 R15 tire, the width is 215 millimeters.
Is 225 a tire size?
If your tire size starts with LT rather than a P then it identifies the tire as a Light Truck tire. 225 identifies the tire section width, which is the measurement of the tire from sidewall to sidewall in millimeters. This measurement varies depending on the rim to which it is fitted.
Are all tire sizes the same?
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.
How do I know what size tires I have?
Find the information in your vehicle owner's manual in the glove compartment or on the tire information sticker on your driver's side door. Usually those elements contain all the information related to your tire size and specifications as well as the appropriate tire pressure.
Can I put 60 tires instead of 55?
Most likely yes. The 55 or 60 in this case is the aspect ratio. It's how tall the tire is as a percentage of its width. A 60 means the tire's sidewall height is 60% of the width of the tire.
Can I use 225 tires instead of 235?
Because they have less life, the tires of the vehicle need to be regularly maintained and replaced. When we practically consider these two tires, both are durable enough to handle their respective types of vehicles. In some cases, both 225 and 235 tires are compatible with the same car.
Can I use 60 instead of 65 tires?
Yes, the only real difference is that ratio between the tread width and the height of the sidewall will change. The lower the middle number the lower the profile of the tire the larger the number the higher the tire profile.
Can I replace 15 inch wheels with 17 inch?
You could hire yourself out as a road roller if they are 15 inches wide and you want to go to 17-inch wide wheels. ... You have to choose a tire size that maintains the same diameter of wheel + tire if you install larger wheels.
Can I use 245 tires instead of 235?
It is obvious that 245 is bigger than 235, still, both tires' sizes are pretty common and could be interchangeable at times.
Can I use 265 tires instead of 255?
Since you only specified the first, I can only tell you that the 265 is 10mm wider than the 255. It's important to note that the outer diameter (how far the wheel rolls in one revolution) is slightly more for a 265 than a 255 at the same aspect ratio as the sidewall would be larger.
Which tire is wider 45 or 50?
got that 1 wrong, the 45 and 50 is a percentage of the width, so the difference between 45 and 50 profiles is 5% of the width.
What does XL mean on a tire?
XL tyres have been especially developed for use with heavy loads. Generally speaking, the tyre name XL is used for heavy duty tyres. However, the labelling varies between tyre manufacturers. Sometimes you might have XL tyres that are also labelled "reinforced" (RF or RFD), or models labelled EL (Extra Load).
How much wider is 245 than 225?
A 245/75/16 is taller as well as wider than a 225/75/16. The height is calculated as 75% of 245 or 225. So a 205/50/15 tire the height would be calculated as 50% of 205mm . Some tires listed as the same size still have different dimensions however.
