What is the tire size of the Buick Encore?

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IsabelaMarie
07/30/25 1:16am
The Buick Encore has two tire sizes: 215/55R17 and 205/60R16. In 215/55R17, the first number 215 indicates the tire width is 215MM, 55 means the aspect ratio of the tire section is 55%, i.e., the section height is 55% of the width, 17 represents the rim diameter is 17 inches, and the letter "R" in the middle stands for radial tire. In 205/60R16, the first number 205 indicates the tire width is 205MM, 60 means the aspect ratio of the tire section is 60%, i.e., the section height is 60% of the width, 16 represents the rim diameter is 16 inches, and the letter "R" in the middle stands for radial tire. The Buick Encore's tires feature a sporty gray-silver dual-tone wheel design and are from the Bridgestone brand, model ENCORE, with a non-full-size spare tire. If you want to replace the tires yourself, you can follow these steps: Take out the spare tire and jack, place the jack under the vehicle 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 under the vehicle, check and ensure the jack is at a right angle to the ground; Remove the hubcap, loosen the nuts counterclockwise, do not fully loosen them, just enough to eliminate resistance, keeping the tire on the ground when first loosening the nuts ensures the nuts turn rather than the tire; Turn the nuts counterclockwise until they come off, repeat this step for all lug nuts, then completely remove the nuts; Place the new tire on the wheel hub, carefully align the tire rim with the wheel bolts, install the lug nuts, hand-tighten the nuts until all are concealed, at this point the tire replacement is complete. Besides the model, tires also have the following common data marked on them: Tire cord material: Indicated 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 a specified load under specified conditions. Letters A to Z represent certified speed ratings from 4.8km/h to 300km/h. Common speed ratings include: 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".
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