Tire diameter differences

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: Kawiguy454
1/2" different diameter is only 1/4" from the axle to the ground

The difference in diameter is 1.2 inches, therefore ground clearance is reduced by 0.6 inches.

 

[MajorCavalry]

Originally Posted By: CapriRacer
This is a terrible idea. That's a drop of 2 tire sizes! That means the load carrying capacity is smaller and that increases the risk of failure. You don't want that to be happening in winter!

Sell the tires and get winter tires of the correct size. Your family will thank you (more likely they won't even know, but YOU"LL know!)


Thank you all for your input. Why I love hanging around here. New snows it is in the correct size and load rating. Now to decide, Michelin, Bridgestone, continental.......

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: MajorCavalry
Now to decide, Michelin, Bridgestone, continental.......

How about Nokian.

 

[MajorCavalry]

Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: MajorCavalry
Now to decide, Michelin, Bridgestone, continental.......

How about Nokian.

Ya Nokian is on the list too. Just a lot more expensive and more difficult to find. Besides Costco has a better warranty.

 

[Pew]

Originally Posted By: MajorCavalry
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: MajorCavalry
Now to decide, Michelin, Bridgestone, continental.......

How about Nokian.

Ya Nokian is on the list too. Just a lot more expensive and more difficult to find. Besides Costco has a better warranty.


Nokian just opened up a warehouse 10 minutes away from me