I bought some rims off a base model YJ for my TJ and I sorta jumped the gun I the tires say 205 but my tires are 215 Im like 99% sure I just wasted 100 bucks and I just want some confirmation that my rims are not gonna fit on my 33s.
Tire size
- Thread starter SolarYellowshortbuss
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I'm really struggling to parse that paragraph.
Your tires are 215mm wide or they're 33" tall? The wheel size is what matters. All of these are different dimensions and you didn't give the important ones.
Your tires are 215mm wide or they're 33" tall? The wheel size is what matters. All of these are different dimensions and you didn't give the important ones.
Have patience. He has "special needs." He's riding in the @SolarYellowshortbus.
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Good thing @NashvilleTJ has a yellow long bus.
That's why I he is the pick of the ladies out around Moab!!!!!!!
Yellow jeep, one of the best. What is the question ? YJ wheels are also typically 15 inch and 5 on 4.5 inch lugs.
Measure the distance between the wheel rims to get width, but unless you go to 12.5 tire width, you should be fine.
Measure the distance between the wheel rims to get width, but unless you go to 12.5 tire width, you should be fine.
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Alright so in my defense im like 99% sure im autistic and im not exactly versed on how tire sizes work so imma lay it down the best way I know how both rims are 15" rims I know that but in concerned about the width not working, I looked up a chart and it said the 205 which is whats on the old rims tires was the width but my current ones are 215 I tried looking for sizing on the old rims but I cant find like anything
OP
So I reread everything that you guys said and Im getting tested for the tism tm thanks though
If both tire sets are 15 inch, then yes they'll fit.
Where you can start running into problems with factory wheels is if you go to really wide tires.
Most factory wheels are only 7" wide so something like a 12.5 " wide tire can be a tight fit.
Metric tire sizes are like this:
215/70/R17
The 215 is the width, in this case 215mm wide.
The 70 is the sidewall height, expressed as a percentage of the width. So in this case 70% of the 215 width. This is also called the aspect ratio.
The R stands for Radial (the vast majority of tires are now radial construction. There are still some bias ply mudders around)
And the 17 is the rim or wheel diameter, in this case 17 inches.
Usually the size will have either a P (Passenger Car) or LT (Light Truck) designation of the size, like P215/70/17.
LT tires will have a thicker sidewall and ride stiffer than P tires.
HERE is a great tool for comparing tire sizes.
Where you can start running into problems with factory wheels is if you go to really wide tires.
Most factory wheels are only 7" wide so something like a 12.5 " wide tire can be a tight fit.
Metric tire sizes are like this:
215/70/R17
The 215 is the width, in this case 215mm wide.
The 70 is the sidewall height, expressed as a percentage of the width. So in this case 70% of the 215 width. This is also called the aspect ratio.
The R stands for Radial (the vast majority of tires are now radial construction. There are still some bias ply mudders around)
And the 17 is the rim or wheel diameter, in this case 17 inches.
Usually the size will have either a P (Passenger Car) or LT (Light Truck) designation of the size, like P215/70/17.
LT tires will have a thicker sidewall and ride stiffer than P tires.
HERE is a great tool for comparing tire sizes.
This is a website I've found useful, maybe helpful for you as well:
https://tiresize.com/tire-size-meaning/
When posting your tire sizes, post the entire size, for example: 215/75R15
From the little bit you posted, odds are good you can use those tires. The question will be more to should and/or want.
My 2 cents.
Tim
Same wheel width, different tire width. I put 12.5" wide tires on stock 7" wide wheels. Class dismissed. Go enjoy your summer vacation.
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