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LoudCamry · 11-17-2009, 07:52 PM

My mom suv is currently running 265/70/16 and i was wondering if i can switch to 225/70/16??

will it have any affect in the ride?? any problem with a smaller width, she don't do any off roading or mountain driving. just a daily driver.

**Discount Tire** · 11-18-2009, 02:59 PM

What is the vehicles year, make and model? I'd be happy to look it up for you.

-Travis

LoudCamry · 11-18-2009, 04:05 PM

its a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero XLs , i know that they can different option size like 235, 255, 265 but just want to know if 225 will work

**Discount Tire** · 11-19-2009, 10:54 AM

A 225/70R16 would be 1.6" narrower and about 2.25" shorter than the tire she has on there now. I would not recommend running this size. Tires in this size are not correctly load rated for her SUV. Here is a link to the tires we recommend for your mother's Montero.

235/75R16
245/75R16
255/70R16

Here is a tire size calculator to help you estimate the size differences and the effect each may have on your speedometer.
Tire Size Calculator

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