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Tyre size FAQ

How do I read a tyre size like 265/65R17?

265 is the section width in millimetres, 65 is the aspect ratio (sidewall height as a percentage of the width), R means radial construction, and 17 is the rim diameter in inches. So 265/65R17 fits a 17-inch rim, is 265 mm wide and has a sidewall about 172 mm tall.

How do I know if a different tyre size will fit?

As a rule of thumb the overall diameter should stay within about 3% of the original, and the rim diameter must match. TyreSpace shows the diameter difference as a percentage and flags it green (within 3%), amber (3–5%) or red (over 5%, or a different rim size).

What is the 3% rule for tyre sizes?

Keeping the overall diameter within about ±3% of the original keeps your speedometer, odometer, gearing and ABS/traction systems close to their factory calibration. Beyond that those readings and behaviours drift, which is why the verdict turns amber and then red.

Will a bigger tyre affect my speedometer?

Yes. A larger overall diameter covers more distance per revolution, so your speedometer reads slower than you are actually travelling. TyreSpace shows this directly — for example "reads 100, doing 107" — based on the diameter difference between the two sizes.

Can I fit a wider tyre on the same rim?

Often, within limits. Each rim width suits a range of tyre widths, and a wider tyre can foul suspension or bodywork. TyreSpace shows the section-width difference so you can judge the change, but always check the physical clearance on your own vehicle.

What do overall diameter and rolling circumference mean?

Overall diameter is the full height of the inflated tyre; rolling circumference is the distance it travels in one revolution (π × diameter). Together they set your effective gearing and the revolutions-per-kilometre figure TyreSpace calculates.

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