Is it dangerous to drive with tires changed from 215 to 205?

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LeJason
07/30/25 2:05am
Tire 215 changed to 205 is not dangerous to drive. The following is a related introduction about car tires: Function: Car tires are one of the important components of a car, directly in contact with the road surface, and together with the car suspension, they mitigate the impact received during driving, ensuring good ride comfort and smooth driving; ensuring good adhesion between the wheels and the road surface; improving the car's traction, braking, and off-road capability; bearing the weight of the car, the important role of tires in cars is increasingly valued by people. Classification: According to structure, they can be divided into radial tires and bias tires; according to tread patterns, they can be divided into ribbed tread tires, transverse tread tires, mixed tread tires, and off-road tread tires.
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