bthomas515

So I just got a puncture in my rear right tire and am kinda strapped for money after having to pay for tuition. I know the tires are stock 215/55/16 but I have an extra 205/60/16 in my garage from my last car and was wondering if there would be any problems with just using that to replace the punctured tire. If anyone could give any info that would be great...Thanks

843de

In an absolute pinch you could go that way for a very short time, but you have to understand that having one odd size tire can cause problems. You can run into issues with braking, handling, and overall vehicle stability with an oddball tire on one corner.

In a situation where you are working with a limited budget one option is to find a decent and safe used tire to get you through. You may want to look around in your area for a used tire shop, try to match what you're already running as closely as possible. They may even give you a few bucks off if you give them the old 205 tire as a trade, just something to think about.

Greybeard999

Go here and compare those two sizes.... Tire Size Calculator


They are different but might do in a pinch. The "used tire store" is a good idea too if there's a good one in your area.

sleeper

Might even find a decent used one at a new tire store. They save em up, till they get removed..

goetylsd

How bad is it? Couldn't you plug it or patch it? Or is it beyond repair?

solman98

Few weeks back I have a valve stem fail on the wifes, messed the sidewall up. I had already planned on tires in about 10k miles. Didn't want to buy one new one, and didn't want to go ahead and get 4, so I put a used one on for now. That way I can still shop for tires at my pace.

geg

you write "puncture." Puncture easily repaired if it is a real puncture (a nail or screw) into the tread.

As for your tires. Your original tires have a height of 118 mm. You plan shod tire height 123 mm. The difference is not great and at a speed of less than 40 miles / hour not scary. I'm worried about the tread. The tread pattern is very important for security when braking and cornering. And at high speeds, the difference in size is also dangerous. 843de said so and he is right as always.

But .. remove the two rear wheels. Replacing them with two identical tires of any size figure and close to the source. All the problems disappear and riding in your pleasure. Replacement of two identical tires on the same axle are not dangerous. The more - the rear axle "front wheel drive" car.
I did so on all my cars.

1970judge

I ran a different size tire on my car for about 8 months. I too was strapped for cash after tuition, and slapped on a tire I had in storage. Worked just fine.

Sno White

The tire calculator link above reveals a height difference of .38”. In my way of thinking this is no different than running three brand new tires and one with the tread well worn. Equivalent to about 3/16” of tread wear.

I would do it.

sleeper

Personally, I would put the odd ball on the back.

Up front should be same size for FWD.