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r16 is one inch taller from the center of the wheel

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Q: What is the difference between R16 and R15 on tires?
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Can you put r15 tires on r16 rims?

No. It is very dangerous to attempt to put the wrong tires on a rim.


Can you replace p235 75 r15 with a p265 70 r16?

No your wheels are 15 inches, you can only use r15 tires


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Is it possible to put P 215 70 R15 tires instead of P 215 65 R16 tires?

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Are 215-65-r16 compatible with 205-70-r16?

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Will 225 75 R16 tires fit on 245 75 R16 rims?

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Can you go to a P195 60 R15 with all-season radials on new wheels on a 2006 Focus with original P205 50 R16 summer performance tires?

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