Can 195 Tires Be Changed to 205 Tires?
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195 tires cannot be changed to 205 tires. The specific reasons are as follows: 1. According to China's current traffic laws, tires must match the factory certificate, otherwise it is considered illegal modification. 2. Currently, it is not recommended to change tire specifications. If you insist on changing them, you must bear the risk of possible insurance claim rejection and prepare a set of compliant tires for vehicle inspection. 3. When modifying tires, the following factors must be considered: local traffic regulations (to avoid affecting vehicle annual inspection and warranty); the speed and load index of the tires; the specifications of the rims, such as width and offset; and space.
Last year I changed my car tires from 195 to 205 by myself, which is completely feasible, but the prerequisite is to check whether the rims are suitable. Generally, the rim width must have an appropriate range. If it's too narrow, it won't fit 205-width tires, and there must be enough body space; otherwise, rubbing against the inner liner will wear out the tires. The benefits after the change are better grip, more stable cornering, especially safer in rainy conditions, but the downside is that fuel consumption may increase by a few percent due to increased resistance. Also, pay attention to adjusting the tire pressure accurately, and it's best not to change the tire outer diameter too much; otherwise, the speedometer will be inaccurate, leading to speeding. It's recommended to check the manual or have a repair shop measure it first. Don't mess around yourself to save a little money but end up causing trouble.
