What is the tire model of Haval H5?
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235/65R18 is the tire model specification of Haval H5. The first number 235 represents the tire width of 235MM, 65 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire section is 65%, meaning the section height is 65% of the width, and 18 stands for the rim diameter of 18 inches. The middle letter or symbol has a special meaning: "R" stands for radial tire. The tire brand of Haval H5 is Hankook, featuring a special structure and tread composite material, with a full-size spare tire specification. If you want to replace the tire by yourself, you can follow the steps below: Take out the spare tire and jack, place the jack under the frame of the tire to be replaced, ensuring the jack touches the metal part of the frame; Raise the jack until it supports the car, the jack should be positioned under the vehicle, check and ensure the jack is at a right angle to the ground; Remove the hub cover, loosen the nuts counterclockwise, do not completely loosen the nuts, just enough to eliminate resistance. When loosening the nuts for the first time, keeping the tire on the ground ensures that the nuts rotate instead of the tire; Turn the nuts counterclockwise until they are loose, repeat this step for all lug nuts, and completely remove the nuts; Place the new tire on the hub, carefully align the tire rim with the wheel bolts, install the lug nuts, tighten the nuts by hand until all nuts are hidden, at this point the tire replacement is completed. In addition to the model, the tire is also marked with the following common data: Tire cord material: represented by Chinese pinyin, such as M-cotton cord, R-rayon cord, N-nylon cord, G-steel cord, ZG-steel radial cord tire. Speed rating: indicates the maximum speed at which the tire can carry the specified load under specified conditions. Letters A to Z represent the certified speed rating of the tire from 4.8km/h to 300km/h. Commonly used speed ratings are: Q: 160km/h; H: 210km/h; V: 240km/h; W: 270km/h; Y: 300km/h; Rim specification: indicates the rim specification compatible with the tire. For practical use, such as: standard rim 5.00F.
My old diesel Haval H5 originally came with 265/70 R16 tires, which have super thick sidewalls – they feel rock-solid on rough roads. My friend's newly purchased gasoline version came with 235/65 R18 highway tires instead; they're quieter but not as good for off-roading. Before changing tires, you'd better check that yellow label on the door frame or just look at the small print on the tire sidewall – the model number is printed there. If you're switching to AT tires, I'd recommend sticking with the original size. Going wider might cause rubbing on the wheel arches, and you'd have to lift the suspension.
