Which car uses a 215 65R16?
R16 tyres were common factory fitments on vehicles such as the Toyota HiLux, Subaru Forester and Nissan X-Trail. The tyres below are available from your local Tyrepower expert. R16 tires have a diameter of 27 (686 mm), a tread width of 8. The sidewall of the tire is 5.
What psi for low profile tires?
Ideal Tire Pressure Tire pressure between 32 to 35 PSI is suitable for most vehicles. However, one can go as low as 20 PSI (although that is not recommended). Anything below 20 PSI is considered a flat tire. PSI stands for pounds per square inch. However, as a general guideline, the recommended tyre pressure for 205/55 R16 tyres typically falls within the range of 30 to 35 PSI (pounds per square inch) for passenger vehicles.But you shouldn’t go too much over recommended PSI. You can safely over-inflate tires by up to 10%. For example, if your tires have a recommended PSI of 35, you can go up to around 38 PSI without worry. Anything more than that is too much and not recommended.
What does 215 65R16 mean on a tire?
P Passenger vehicle tire. Specifies the width in millimeters (i. Aspect Ratio, the ratio of sidewall height to width. R Radial. Designates the tire’s diameter in inches (i. These numbers show the aspect ratio, which is the tire sidewall height in percentage to width of the tire. The width of Sidewall is directly proportional to the aspect ratio, a 70 aspect ratio means the sidewall height is 70% of 265mm while 65 aspect ratio means it is 65% of 265mm.
Is 40 PSI too high for tires?
No, for most cars a tire pressure of 40 psi is too high. You might find 40 psi suitable for some vehicles, especially if they’re carrying heavier loads or if the manufacturer’s recommendation is close to that figure. However, it’s generally too high for most passenger cars, which usually recommend between 30-35 psi. PSI applies to unloaded driving conditions. Increasing it to 40-45 is a good practice for towing and carrying loads.