Can 185 Tires Be Replaced with 195?
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185 tires can be replaced with 195, as long as the increase in tire width is within an appropriate range. However, it is important to note that after increasing the tire width, the overall tire diameter should remain as close as possible to the original specifications. For example, if you want to change a 185/60/15 tire to a 195 width, you can replace it with a 195/55/15. Here are the relevant details: Adjusting the wheel rim: While increasing the tire width, the aspect ratio is reduced to maintain the same overall diameter as the original specifications. The above solution does not require changing the wheel rim. Of course, some tire specifications may not have matching width and aspect ratio combinations, in which case the wheel rim size needs to be adjusted. For example, if you want to change a 185/60/15 tire to a 195 width, you can also opt for a 195/50/16 specification, which has a similar overall diameter to the original, but requires changing the 15-inch rim to a 16-inch one. Prerequisite: The condition for using 195 and 185 tires interchangeably is that the rim size must be suitable. If the rim is labeled as 5.5J or 6.0J (rim width), then 195 and 185 tires can be used interchangeably. However, if the J value is larger or smaller, this solution may not be feasible because each rim width has an applicable range of tire widths.
