Sidewall height. 205 = width of the tire, 55 = percent of tire that is sidewall, R16 = rim size. Therefore, if you switch a tire to 205 60 R16, you will have a larger sidewall. Larger sidewalls can cause more flex, degrading the vehicles cornering capability.
I just put Michelin P215 60 HR 16 Primacy MXV4 tires on our 2004 Sebring Convertible GTC with stock wheels. Car drives and handles much better.
Wider tires are better for high speed bends and turns.
Bald tires can effect anything concerning braking. You will not stop as quickly with bald tires as with tires with tread period. No matter if you have ABS or not.
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Yes, they do.
Yes, the traction available form bald tires is very low and unsafe.
The standard front to back switching sides is ok - but i would recommend bringing the front tires straight back and switching sides as you bring the rear tires forward, as this means there will be 4 rotations before the tire is back in it's 'starting' position vice only 2. This should be done with every oil change. If the tires have a directional tread pattern they will have an arrow on the side showing the direction of rotation. These tires can only go front to back an back to front. They must say on the same side of the vehicle.
The size of tires can effect that accuracy of a speedometer. Larger tires will cause the speedometer to read less than you are actually going.
Yes. Because the speed is usually measured at the transmission, smaller tires make the speed show faster than is actually travelled.
It is possible to use hair gel to make tires shine. You can also use boot polish to get the same effect.
No it would not because electricity does not effect rubber. Tires are rubber.
Yes. Tires get hotter when speed is increased causing more wear. Example- Racing car tires wear out very quickly because of speed combined with high heat. Indy cars and cars used in Nascar may only get a few laps before needing changing. Addition: The effect isn't as drastic on passenger tires but speed does effect wear.