What is the height difference between 60 and 65 tires in centimeters?
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The height difference between 60 and 65 tires when compared side by side is 5. When mounted on the axle, the height difference of the vehicle is 2.5. Here is some extended information: 1. The difference between 60 and 65: The difference between 60 and 65 aspect ratio tires lies in the fact that 65 has a higher aspect ratio. High aspect ratio tires have longer sidewalls, which provide better cushioning and generally higher comfort, but they offer poorer road feedback and weaker lateral resistance during turns. Conversely, low aspect ratio tires with large inner diameters have shorter sidewalls and wider treads, resulting in a larger contact area. These tires can withstand higher pressure, offer very sensitive road feedback, strong lateral resistance during turns, and better vehicle handling. 2. Choosing aspect ratio tires: After equipping a vehicle with wide, large inner diameter, low aspect ratio tires, besides improved handling, the visual effect also gives a more aggressive appearance. There is no inherently good or bad aspect ratio; the key lies in what type of car you have and which driving experience you prioritize, so you can choose the aspect ratio tires that best suit your vehicle.
I've been into car modifications for years, and people often ask me about tire aspect ratios. The numbers 60 and 65 actually represent the percentage of the sidewall height relative to the tread width, so the height difference isn't a fixed centimeter value but depends on the tread width. Generally speaking, the difference is about 5% of the tread width. For example, with a 205mm tread width, a 65 aspect ratio gives a sidewall height of approximately 133mm, while a 60 ratio gives about 123mm - a 10mm difference that translates to roughly 1 centimeter. Don't underestimate this small height change though - it can raise your vehicle slightly, affect the suspension system, make the steering wheel heavier or increase bumpiness. After changing, it may also cause speedometer inaccuracies and odometer calculation errors. I've personally seen a friend's fuel consumption skyrocket after careless modifications, so I recommend not changing tire sizes arbitrarily. It's best to stick with factory specifications or use professional tools to measure the width first and calculate carefully.
