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RiriRuruRara
post Aug 9 2022, 12:02 AM

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Hello tire sifu, would like to know can a 185/55 r15 fit on my current rim that hold a 195/50/r15???
RiriRuruRara
post Aug 9 2022, 08:23 PM

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QUOTE(amscouzach57 @ Aug 9 2022, 12:31 PM)
Can fit since it is much narrower than original size. However, the tire sidewall will looked a bit stretched.
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Will there be any safety issue if force it like this? Bcs I be doing a trip from Penang>KL>Genting>penang soon.
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post Mar 10 2023, 05:50 PM

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Hi I'm using 185 55 15 tyres and I usually pump it up with 250kpa, is this too much and will over inflate the tyres? Bcs on Google it says should pump 220kpa?
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post Mar 11 2023, 11:27 AM

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QUOTE(zeng @ Mar 11 2023, 09:52 AM)
Maximum pressure permitted by tyre manufacturers are always embossed/printed on the external sidewall of any tyre.

Yours is likely 350 kpa MAXIMUM, which hasn't been breached with a 250kpa!

220kpa is the minimum tyre pressure recommended by your car manufacturer for its specific design load. This design load is well below that of a 250kpa load rating.

This is not over-inflation per se, as far as the tyre is concerned. 

I would say there is tyre over-pressure for the vehicle design load, which technically is harmless and NOT 'dangerous' as often expounded.

Internet has been confusing and misleading in interpreting 'tyre' Over Inflation and/or 'vehicle load' Over Inflation.
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Thank you explaining everything.
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post May 31 2025, 10:45 PM

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Wta when taking car to tyre shop for alignment and balancing do I need to tell the guy that I change my tyre spec to bigger tyres so it’s different from manufacturer spec or it doesn’t matter???

 

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