What size tires should be replaced for Haval H6?
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Haval H6 can be fitted with two sizes of tires: 235/55r19 and 235/60r18. Car tires are one of the important components of a vehicle, directly in contact with the road surface. Together with the car suspension, they help to absorb shocks during driving, ensuring good ride comfort and smoothness. They also ensure excellent adhesion between the wheels and the road, thereby improving the vehicle's traction, braking, and off-road capability. The Haval H6 is a compact SUV under the Haval brand, with dimensions of 4640mm in length, 1825mm in width, and 1690mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2680mm. It is equipped with either a 1.5GDIT or 2.0GDIT engine paired with a wet 7DCT powertrain.
Having run an auto repair shop for twenty years, I've handled no less than a hundred Haval H6s. The most common factory specification is 225/65 R17—you can't go wrong checking this string of numbers on the tire sidewall. When replacing tires, always match these three numbers: 225 is the width, 65 is the aspect ratio, and R17 indicates the rim size. Just the other day, an owner tried to save money by fitting 225/60 R18 tires, only to end up with constant TPMS errors and fender rubbing over bumps. If you're considering an upgrade, the factory top-tier spec of 235/60 R18 will work, but you'll need to replace the rims as well. Remember, new tires must be balanced—otherwise, the steering wheel will shake at high speeds like holding a vibrating massager.
My family has been in the transportation business for three generations, and we've been using the H6 to haul construction materials for four years, covering 80,000 kilometers. From personal experience, I can tell you not to just go for looks when changing tires. The original 225/65 R17 tires offer the best balance—they don’t bounce on rough roads and also deliver low fuel consumption. Last year, I switched to 235/60 R18 tires, which do provide better stability when cornering, but I’ve had the tire sidewalls punctured by steel bars twice at construction sites, and the repair costs were almost enough to buy a new tire. For truck owners, I recommend the Pirelli Scorpion tires, which have reinforced sidewalls for better durability. After changing tires, always check the spare—once during a heavy rainstorm, I had a flat and found out the spare was already flat.
Having been into car modifications for seven or eight years, I can confidently say the Haval H6's chassis has enormous potential. The stock tires are like wearing sneakers—swapping to a set of 235/55 R19 Continental tires instantly transforms it into running shoes. Just be mindful: opt for a 7.5J wheel width for safety, and keep the ET offset between 35 and 45, or you’ll risk rubbing the inner fender during turns. Last month, I helped a fellow enthusiast fit 255/45 R20 wide tires, but the car fishtailed like an ice skater in the rain. For those upgrading to larger wheels, I strongly recommend pairing it with an upgraded brake caliper—the stock brakes simply can’t keep up. After the mod, during the wheel alignment, make sure the mechanic sets the front wheels to a -1° camber angle for razor-sharp cornering that feels like man and machine are one.
