Another tire question

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Irena Kluska, Aug 31, 2003.

  1. Irena Kluska

    Irena Kluska Guest

    Is there any concern as far as ABS,electronics, etc. for using smaller
    tires(winter).
    I have a perfect set from my previous vehicle, size 195/55/15 and my new car
    is equipped with 205/55/16 with 195/65/15 as a substitute ( as per Honda
    spec).
    I know about speedometer showing not corect speed.
    Any thoughts?
     
    Irena Kluska, Aug 31, 2003
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  2. Irena Kluska

    N.E.Ohio Bob Guest

    Is it a set of two, or four? bob
     
    N.E.Ohio Bob, Sep 1, 2003
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  3. Irena Kluska

    Irena Kluska Guest

    four
     
    Irena Kluska, Sep 1, 2003
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    Irena,

    From here, we can't tell what your vehicle is. If it has Honda RealTime
    AWD, you can use four tires of the same size, but your spare should also
    be the same size (unless you're just going a few miles).

    'Curly'
     
    'Curly Q. Links', Sep 1, 2003
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  5. Irena Kluska

    Pete Guest

    That will be almost 6% smaller in diameter compared to your stock tire size.
    General rule of thumb is that you should remain within 3% when changing
    tire/rim sizes, but I don't know if it'll affect your ABS all that
    significantly. One other point: I'm not sure how stringent the insurance
    companies are in your country, but if they notice that you had the wrong
    size tires at the time you crashed, they may deny coverage. Same goes for
    warranty claims related to ABS, brakes, suspension, etc. Personally, I
    would sell the tires you have and purchase the correct size.

    Cheers,

    Pete
     
    Pete, Sep 1, 2003
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  6. Irena Kluska

    N.E.Ohio Bob Guest

    Last time I was in the tire market, my dealer only had a set of 205's
    for my '92 Accord LX instead of the 195's it should take. I bought them,
    and found it only had a small effect on the odometer. This is an old
    technology car, without ABS and it has drum brakes on the rear. Stuff I
    can fix if it breaks.
    Don't know what I'd buy if this one can't be driven any longer. bob
     
    N.E.Ohio Bob, Sep 1, 2003
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