http://www.tire-information-world.com/tire-information-blog.html Blog: Keep up to date on the latest from Tire Information World en-us Blog Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:00:44 -0400 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:00:44 -0400 tire-information-world.com http://www.tire-information-world.com/21570r15-compared-to-21575r15-tires.htmlbda64bab2a12927687fc2c2c63f31073I have a 2001 Chevy Venture Warner Bros edition. My current tires are 215/70R15. My mechanic has a good price for slightly used 215/75R15 tires. He says Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:49:33 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/can-i-put-smaller-tires-on-my-car.htmlb6141a5985eaf5cf90a160173ba36fb0I have a 2000 Chevy Impala with P225 60r16 tires. Is it ok to put 205 55r16 tires on it? What issues might I have if I switch to a smaller tire size? Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:04:28 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/sidewall-crack-tread-cracks.htmla1c95e3ab02933f81ac7baf2b86a6607there is a crack going around my BF Goodrich Long Trail T/A's. There are also cracks along the base of my treads, and on the treads themselves. The crack Thu, 6 Jun 2013 13:36:40 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/upsize-tire-height.html042a6e6446ad79feaa057b8da89a00a2Is there any effect (other than Speedo) when upsizing the tire with AWD ? 245 65 R17 OEM with 245 70 R17 OEM width but taller. Ford explorer sport track Mon, 3 Jun 2013 18:12:08 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/19560r15-vs-p20565r15-tires.html63edb8727569437365d62cba45346c55I recently bought tires for one car then the head gasket blew. I'm wondering if I can put the new tires on my other car? The old car tires are P205/65R15 Mon, 3 Jun 2013 16:50:23 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/douglas-20560r16-gth.htmlff30fc078004f3eb32d2c82431c2a385I have a 2001 and 2000 Toyota Camry and I live in Florida have tried many tires the Douglas Brand was the best tire all around I would definitely recommend Mon, 3 Jun 2013 16:37:59 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/can-2256017-tires-for-2005-chevy-equinox.html4e75aecde1daa8cfb0458bdb114138beoriginal tires are 235-60-17 can 225-60-17 tires be used on a 2005 equinox? Editorial Comment: 225/60R17 tires are just 6mm smaller than 235/60R17's, Fri, 24 May 2013 17:04:44 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/remington-wide-brute.htmlf22ba2938579f7ddcfd823d956bc84ebThe Remington Wide Brute is first off a good looking tire, albeit not very well known. I work in heavy truck and deal with every kind of tire imaginable Mon, 13 May 2013 14:17:04 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/burlington-nc-uhp-lexani.html10a9faa35cd8924191cdf284706a7e00We are Tiretraxx are are located in Burlington nc and distribute Lexani, Saffiro, Lionhart and linzetti. We have been in business since 1996. 1-888-334-817 Thu, 9 May 2013 16:10:21 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/p21565r15-tires-for-1996-buick-century.html960fba72711e8bcb12018fc809f4e240my 1996 buick century 4 door has 185/75r14 tires on it and i want to put on 215/65r15 tires. Editorial Comment: If you want to put 215/65R15 tires on Mon, 6 May 2013 20:45:18 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/dunlop-lm-703.htmlcb4e63b18c481de30ff6882477fd97b7The tire I'm reviewing is Dunlop LM 703 I got these tires in November 2012.They were installed on 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata by El Llantero, Panama. Dunlop Thu, 2 May 2013 13:33:09 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/change-in-tire-size.html9688dfeb3492e7df4ed8de87919011cebought used car with size 215 70 r16 tires on it. door jam on car reads size 225 55 r18.is the smaller size going to screw up car,shifting ,speedo, computer Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:30:09 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/inflation-for-remington-l21585.html97eea0a34ec710c03ca2afd87b765d0ai need to know the proper inflation for remington LT215/85 tires on my RV. Editorial Comment In simple terms there is no proper inflation for any tire Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:57:36 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/use-of-a-tire-off-a-1999-ford-taurus-for-chevy-impalla.html7793fa091f3e548a0ae62a5479ce7b72well my tire blow out can i use a tire off a 1999 ford taurus. can I use another tire off a different car and mine is a 2000 chevy impala and the other Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:29:16 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/toyota-camry-correct-tire-size.html854d9ad085ca4b06350f8cc5610b7870Can I safely use 215 60R 16 tires on a 2001 Camry whose book size says to use 205 60R 16 ? Editorial comment: I suspect that there will be little difficulty Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:57:54 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/mismatched-tires-in-the-rear.htmlcc5d2d590b323277966270e9354a9492I have a Dodge Ram 4x4 1500 truck. I recently got this truck going again after replacing the rear axle w/a used one. Anyhow, I have 245/75r/16 on the both Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:06:10 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/confusing-date-marking-on-new-michelin-tires.htmleac26a8d1a3dd04a7780361e71faf77cI just got Michelin Primacy MXV4 tires installed and the manufacture date marking reads 011X. How do I interpret this? 01 should be the week but what is Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:11:28 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/can-i-put-23575r15-on-the-front-of-my-all-wheel-drive-ford-explorer-with-23575r15-on-the-back-and-drive-it-without-messing-up-my-transfer-case.html7ce896c16c5369ffd4979e16cb38d709I have bigger tires on the back of my 1997 ford explorer (225/75/r15) and smaller tires on front, it grinds when i drive. if i put 235/75/r15 on the front Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:22:35 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/continental-conti-motion.html7e1bf8ddaa39e0b8049bcbe76bf21af5 The rear tire, Conti Motion, in size 160/60/16, designed for rear fitment on Honda Gold Wing m/s, has been recalled by Continental. I purchased a replacement Sat, 6 Apr 2013 11:45:35 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/p20550r15-fit-honda-civic.html57b3916f4826d7d4de6a448a2d9a3f6fI have Honda civic 2002, and I want to put some rims, please could you tell me if P205/50R15 84H will fit? An optional tire for your vehicle in 15 inch Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:51:50 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/22570r15-vs-22570r15.html032e18b1aa4e131e946d785ff19dfbe2I want to replace my 215/70/r15 tires on my 2000 oldsmobile silhouette van with 4 new 225/70/r15 tires. Would that work? Or would that be dangerous? Editorial Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:29:48 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/tyre-fitting.htmlb6f31ba486d1664b4e35c9716da1309acan i replace tyre size 215 70 r15 with P225 / 75R / 15 GS.A on my honda crv 2000 Editorial Comment My immediate reaction is that this is not a good Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:55:07 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/what-size-tire-can-i-use.htmlc23e2f6215f956fcc93034da6f018930My car a 2001 ford taurus SES with a vulcan engine calls for 215/60R60, the tires look flat at full pressure in the front..., so i want to use a smaller Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:39:04 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/dot-code.html5e4bca22a9d2054fe38b9abe12c2f351I bought some Maxxis victra ma-z1 tyres. The DOT code for these is DOT 20RY. This is strange as I didn't find anything on this type of DOT code. Can you Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:35:15 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/18565-r15-on-2003-camry.html966b0a70aa887d4883b9203e6c984a1aThe manufacturer specs for my 2003 Camry are 205/60R15. Will 185/65R15 do well on the vehicle? The tire calculator indicated that the differences are minimal, Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:54:53 -0400 http://www.tire-information-world.com/tires-for-2004-hyundai-elantra-4dr-sedan.htmlad5ca317034faa8d5936b6f0b595ecd8What size tire do I truly need for my 2004 Hyundai Elantra 4dr sedan? I see that the factory size is 195/60R15. However, upon inspecting my own tires, Sat, 9 Mar 2013 15:30:06 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/22555r17-on-1998-mustang-gt.htmla9275a473e79fd0856aeaa79f8f26f13I have a 98 mustang gt. My tires are bald i came across some tires they are 225/55r17 and the tires on my mustang now are 245/45r17. can someone help Wed, 6 Mar 2013 13:51:52 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/larger-tires-for-1986-toyota-4-runner.html52f0469fbdc646b926dd0261019a6625What's the largest tire I can put on a 1986 toyota 4runner with 15 inch wheels? I am wanting to put as wide and tall of an offroad tire on my 4 runner Tue, 5 Mar 2013 10:20:06 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/markings-on-goodyear-triple-tread-tire.html9f0b63b67b56f25d57f7360288863fb1tire markings = 245/60r18 105H SL Assur CS Trptrd. What does the 105 mean? What does the SL and CS mean? Also it does not have marks before the 245 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:42:51 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/26570-r15-vs-31x105-r15-tires.htmld40656a200963a9076e788a2366decdaIs changing from 265/70 R15 H/T 11S bridgestone dueler to 31x10.5 R15 AT/SA feasible? advantages and disadvantages? I have a 2004 Ford Everest 4x4 manual Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:16:36 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/2012-honda-crosstour-summer-tire-replacement.html22fadaeed8c5039f3be79620b306736aI have a 2012 Honda Crosstour V6 AWD - summer tires are 225 60 R18. The car rides pretty high which is nice in the Winter but I would like to lower it Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:45:12 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/how-to-tell-the-age-of-this-tire-wheel.htmle1960259e8b046b95fef4b7f452c7d6a I have a 6.00 - 16 Cooper tire mounted on a Wire Spoke Wheel. The Wheel is attached to a Break Drum which fits a tapered spindle. The wheel has 5 holes Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:52:32 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/douglas-trac-two.html9d95a0bfd6122ed396048f5baec9a32cI bought 4 of these 205/70-R15. I paid $354 including all the warranty etc the whole package. I was a fool NOT to pay $30 more for the Goodyear Tire Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:32:10 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/65-vs-60-aspect-ratio.html7be3c7b8e29702cec48c37bf7ae22e86I have a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, touring minivan with 121K miles. In the process of replacing two bald back tires I realized the manual calls for Sun, 17 Feb 2013 08:48:12 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/can-changing-tire-size-make-a-suspension-really-loose.html26f7be637977ef5b2f7bf41d7da0fe69Six months ago I replaced all four tires on my wife's 2010 ford focus and asked if the tire place could go up a size in tires. she previously had low profile Sun, 17 Feb 2013 08:40:17 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/wheel-question.html57ced234c9ecd7603deb4d89ffb4e38fNn my Tacoma 4x4 I noticed that all 4 wheels are marked 15x7JJ, but my spare wheel is a 15x7J is this something I need to be concerned about if I have Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:30:39 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/douglas-x-trac-11-20555r16.html6505c7e367f0b9b42659e6567dfa7239Just got them so far so good, but i have read a lot of tires issues/problems with the wal mart brand tire. Flats, blow outs busted belts, will have to Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:07:46 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/tire-size-for-2003-chevrolet-venture.html5bcb8fb52e7f88f38df1183f75f03b4cI have a 2003 Chevrolet venture mini van extended wheel base that currently has 215/70r/15 tires on it. Can I replace those tires with 225/70r/15 tires. Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:30:54 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/tires-for-2003-grand-am-gt.html296a8f8d1af474ee7b6d6b592a97f47cI have 225/50r 16 on my 2003 grand am gt will 225/65r 16 fit? I am wondering if I can use the 225/65r 16 in place of my 225/50r 16 on my grand am Editorial Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:26:49 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/2-sets-of-tires-varying-by-tire-width-load-index-whats-the-optimal-installation-placement-for-these-tires.html45db7311e7a0968dcd11e7efe468ab4cOne of my rear tires was busted so had to replace it. Since I can't afford new tires at the moment, I was advised to consider used tires. So I did. Sat, 2 Feb 2013 07:46:31 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/what-tire-sizes-can-fit-a-lincoln-navigator-03.html40e7ebe8aab1ad624ef511862191ea92I shiped a lincoln navigator to Uganda and wanted a tire size P255/70R18, but the dealer there have P255/65R18. What other tire sizes can fit this particular Sat, 2 Feb 2013 07:35:26 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/99-chevy-tracker-tires.htmle92f43a7b28228a20ddfbe19de4f13f2I have a 99 chevy tracker R16 205 75 can i use R16 225 75? Editorial Comment: I am assuming you mixed up the numbers on the tire sizes and meant to say Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:59:08 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/abnormal-tire-wear.html613dff37e5168b718f59ddbd281831eeThe rear duals on this vehicle wear the inboard and outboard sides off and the center sections look new. the wear is the same on both sides of the vehicle.the Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:34:35 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/suitable-tyre.html0e018d3471fae2ab90c479ba0a796d84I have a mazda 2009 BT-50 dualcab 4x2 3.0 litre auto ute, it is fitted with 215/70/R15c tyres, now how do i know it's the rite tyre or should it have a Wed, 9 Jan 2013 08:04:41 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/what-is-the-optimal-manufacture-date-for-a-tire.html29f729381c5f3cb61ff7c0ce87761e88What is the optimal manufacture date when buying a new tire? Editorial Comment on the Optimal Manufacture Date To start with let me remind everyone that Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:01:18 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/tire-size-on-my-2003-ranger-2wd-xl.html8d031381355c3c9a88d85933f9b3d243I just had new tires installed on my 2003 ford ranger 2wd xl. On the door sticker it says P225/70R 15SL. The tires they installed are Firestone Destination Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:05:54 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/tire-sidewall-deterioration1.htmlccf4cdf5bc3ce65d9660fa86b50e1498In your post on the cause & prevention of sidewall deterioration you say carbon black is used to protect tires. I note however that you have an advertisement Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:37:49 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/douglas-xtra-trac-ii-walmart-brand.htmld2405eff68b3436145f65a3fd828d651This is an update to my previous story about Wal-Mart Douglas Tires that I bought for my now sold KIA Rondo model that I just a few days ago replaced the Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:14:18 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/douglas-xtra-trac-ii1.html940c547b782062f3a2fdb126d7827442Bought 4 new Douglas Xtra Trac II 195/65 15 for my old 1999 Saturn SW2 (wagon). This car is used mostly during the Winter season, but it needed new Summer Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:24:22 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/hankook-tires1.html6da72380918926bae0e7b4456afd4308Hi there, My question is about new tires. I bought 4 new ALL WEATHER hankook tires today Dec/7/2012. All four of my tires have the DOT ending 4611 which Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:58:22 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/410-tire-service.html320090443cfda4f940ff06985169fc63We are a Local Family Owned Full Service Tire shop. We stock all sizes and styles of tires and wheels too. 12s 13s 14s 15s 16s 16.5s 17s 18s 19s 20s Fri, 7 Dec 2012 14:08:38 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/replacing-tires-with-odd-sizes.html446eae4f552941deb7703721afed93faI have a 1994 Toyota Camry LE with P205-60 R15 tires on it. Can I put two P215 75 R15 and two p205-75 R15 tires on it to replace the old ones? The four Sat, 1 Dec 2012 16:26:04 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/plug-patch-or-replace.html5ed4aca5d5bf3a6a18bfa88bb741dd43I returned my rental car to a small, regional agency this morning and received a call from them several hours later. They found a nail one of the tires, Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:34:23 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/smaller-diameter-tires.htmld9b522df5dab44d4574b1fbeeefb2178my car uses a 215/50 R17 tire, I bought a set of 205/40 r17 tires, besides the speedometer being off, how will these fit? Editorial Comment: As a starting Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:49:37 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/douglas-tire-walmart-20560r16-92h.html443a049a5913f108a8beae06f0c4f2f4Bought just a set of (2) Douglas Tires for the rear axle of my 2009 Kia Rondo as the front axle tires were replaced before so just needed the rear ones. Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:44:25 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/p20565-r15-vs-19565r-15.htmlb626f09ce9acb5b72017f74d71ca5b79My brother wants to give me some tires from off his old Accord. They are P205/65 R15 and my tires are 195/65R 15. Can I use them? Editorial Comment: Sat, 24 Nov 2012 20:30:29 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/question-about-atv-rims.htmle81ebb8cbb18f1087691395dacaf24d2on a atv rim what does at,ax, az mean this is a rim on poloris atv 4 wheeler 4 wheel dr sportman 300 4 x 4 Editorial Note: We've requested info from Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:10:59 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/switching-tire-sizes.htmlfeeff55b29791834aff566326b7ebb53I have a 2007 Hyundai Santa fe with summer tires 235/70R/16 and I have four brand new winter tires I would like to use but they are 225/60R/16's. Is it Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:04:59 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/smaller-rim-size.htmlf671465440146b26ced3cd3e6757a678I own a 2003 Chrysler town and country my size is 215/65/16 I want to put on some rims I have with a tire size of 235/75/15 can it be done and if not Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:57:28 -0500 http://www.tire-information-world.com/swapping-tire-size.htmlba90635faa1c9f0687dc7183502b1ac4can I use 235 60 R16 in place of 225 75 R16? Editorial Comment You are on the right track in these tire sizes, but your values are too far out of a comfortable Thu, 8 Nov 2012 23:04:40 -0500