Downgrading tire size

[karl_karl]

My father just bought a 2000 Avalon XLS.
He has mint winter tires and rims from his old car (2003 Chev Malibu).
The winter tires are 15" with a 5 bolt pattern, while his new Avalon tires are 16"

My question is: Can you put 15" winter rims and tires on this car...safely?

Thanks,
Karl

[TrailDust]

As I understand it the Avalon can handle between 15" to 17" wheels safely. You could go to tirerack.com and use their online configuration tool to check on wheels and/or tire sizes for your Avalon, and if you have any questions you can call them....they're very helpful over the phone.

[bobflood]

I have always understood that mixing wheel sizes can mess with your ABS system. You might want to do some research on that specific issue before going this way.

[wifelikesavalons]

Look in the drivers door jamb. Unless it has been removed there will be a sticker from the factory stating what size tires/wheels can be installed without having to concern yourself with side effects. I think avalon will accept both 15 and 16 inch tires/wheels with no other effects - keep in mind the 15 and 16 inch tires will have different sidewall heights to maintain the same overall diameter.