differences 185/65/14 and 185/55/15

[wiggler]

Hi everyone,

I am planning to buy a new set of tires for my toyota corolla big body xe. I would like to know the differences between the two sizes of tires.

I like the 185/55/15 because of its looks (low profile) but I don't know if there's any issue. I plan to buy Bridgestone Playz 185/55/15.

Right now I am using 185/65/14 but planning to buy Westlake or Wan Li 185/65/14.

Thanks.

[ghosthunter]

Hi everyone,

I am planning to buy a new set of tires for my toyota corolla big body xe. I would like to know the differences between the two sizes of tires.

I like the 185/55/15 because of its looks (low profile) but I don't know if there's any issue. I plan to buy Bridgestone Playz 185/55/15.

Right now I am using 185/65/14 but planning to buy Westlake or Wan Li 185/65/14.

Thanks.

Your existing tires = 185/65/14

You are looking at = 185/55/15

It will not fit because your wheels are only 14 inches. You will need 15 inch wheels to install 185/55/15 sized tires.


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Assuming you are going to buy new 15 inch wheels.... 15 inch wheels will give you a firmer ride but the 55series tires will still be comfortable enough. The car will feel as if it will hold the road better, especially at higher speeds and corners.

[wiggler]

oh sorry its a type it should be 185/55/r14

Your existing tires = 185/65/14

You are looking at = 185/55/15

It will not fit because your wheels are only 14 inches. You will need 15 inch wheels to install 185/55/15 sized tires.


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Assuming you are going to buy new 15 inch wheels.... 15 inch wheels will give you a firmer ride but the 55series tires will still be comfortable enough. The car will feel as if it will hold the road better, especially at higher speeds and corners.

[ghosthunter]

oh sorry its a type it should be 185/55/r14

The result is your wheel/tire combo will be undersized when compared to your current setup. Slight firming up of the ride due to shorter tire sidewall and marginally improved handling (because of the shorter sidewall). The undersized tire will result in your odometer reading slightly higher than current speed.

As for the "looks", assuming your car is not lowered, it might not go as you planned because the gap between the fender and tires will be bigger (since the new tires will be of smaller diameter).

[the_wildthing]

Changing just the tire width to sidewall ratio is not a good idea. Better to change the wheels too if you want to move to lower profile tires.