Tyre size confusion

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Tyre size confusion

My Ford Fiesta has 16-inch wheels yet the tyres are 195.50.15. I thought the tyre diameter should match the wheel diameter?

On my Ford Focus I have 17-inch wheels and the tyre size is 215.55.17 which is what I expect. Why the difference?

Asked on 19 October 2014 by Bantha

Answered by Honest John

You must be mistaken because it would be impossible to get a 15-inch tyre onto a 16-inch rim.

Tags: wheels and tyres

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