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Do larger tires affect the odometer?
Yes. with larger tires the odometer will show less mileage than actually travelled.
How can larger tires affect fuel mileage?
It could make it better, but nost likely make it worse.
Can wheels and tires affect gas mileage?
Yes.
Your front tires are larger than your rear tires- if you get smaller front tires will your gas mileage improve?
Maybe, the manufacturer optimized the tire size to the vehicle, if your currently running larger than stock tires then you could be decreasing your mileage. Check the inside of your drivers side door for a placard with the correct tire size and inflation.
Can you to install larger tires on 1991 Chevy 1500?
yes but it will so mess up the mileage.
Will bigger tires affect how the car rides?
How it rides, handles, fuel mileage and power are affected.
what will adversely affect gas mileage tire wear and vehicle handling Radial tires will improve gas mileage?
incorrect tire inflation
Can you replace 215 60 R16 tires with 215 65 R16 tires?
You can but it not a good swap. The 65 series tire will be 3.15% larger in overall diameter. It is never recommended to go over 3% difference. Your speedometer will read 58.1 at a true 60 mph. Performance and fuel mileage will be adversely effected.
Does not having o2 sensors in your tires affect gas mileage even if the tire is inflated properly?
Tires do not have oxygen sensors. They can have pressure sensors. The lack of pressure sensors would have no affect on fuel economy.
How does the type of tires affect the speed of the car?
The size of the tyre affects top speed by altering the gearing. Assuming the engine has the power, a larger size wheel and tyre (diameter) will result in higher top speed.
Are 21535 tires and 22540 interchangeable?
Not quite. The 225/40 are 1 cm wider and 2.95cm larger diameter.
Can you take p225 60r16 tire and put them on a rim that currently has p205 55r16 tires?
If the OEM size for the car is 205/55-16 then the 225/60-16 tires will NOT be a good choice as a replacement 60 series tires. They will be 7% larger in overall diameter and your handling, ride, fuel mileage, performance, and speedometer will be adversly effected. It is never recommended to go over or under 3%. If you wish to use a 60 series tire then you would need to install a set of 195/60-16 which wil be 1.35% larger in overall diameter and are acceptible.
