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zmasterflex
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Mar 21, 2012, 12:41 PM

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Greetings all. I have a jeep cherokee sport 1996 4x4 73k. I need new tires and I was wondering if there is a problem putting on tires that are a little wider than what I have. My tires are 225/75R15 and I can get 235's for free. If it's okay, do I have to do all 4 or can I do a set of 2 or can I even just have one 235 on (just curious what the big deal would be). The extra 10mm comes out to approx 3/8 of an inch width. Just asking advice. thanks


Hammer Time
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Mar 21, 2012, 1:05 PM

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It's not the width that is your problem. That tire is much taller too.



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zmasterflex
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Mar 21, 2012, 2:06 PM

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How is it taller? 235/75R15 Vs. 225/75R15 just a little wider


nickwarner
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Mar 21, 2012, 2:44 PM

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The 235 is the section width. The 75 isn't a dimension, its the aspect ratio. Its the percentage of the section width that is the height from the bead to the tread.


Hammer Time
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Mar 21, 2012, 2:44 PM

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No, it's not. Put them side by side.



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