# Jumping up a size in tires question **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 15, 2009, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jumping-up-a-size-in-tires-question/77272 "2009-12-15T14:32:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2009, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jumping-up-a-size-in-tires-question/77272/1 "2009-12-15T14:32:10Z")
So my brother found a deal online for some tires but insted of being 195/65R-15 they are 205/60R-15. It says they will fit his car, 99accord, but what will this do to his ride? Its the same wall thickness right? The second #(60) is a % of the width (205). How about the drive in snow, wider tire = “more traction” but isnt have a skinner tire better in snow? AND the jump from 195 to 205 cant really do much. What do you guys think ---
**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2009, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jumping-up-a-size-in-tires-question/77272/2 "2009-12-15T14:34:02Z")
Run 'em. Speedo will be off 1.2%. Probably is off that far stock anyway. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2009, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jumping-up-a-size-in-tires-question/77272/3 "2009-12-15T14:34:52Z")
You really won’t notice a difference between a 196 and a 205. Skinny is better for snow, while wider is better for dry. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2009, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jumping-up-a-size-in-tires-question/77272/4 "2009-12-17T13:59:55Z")
> [@rugsr"](#): > > So my brother found a deal online for some tires but insted of being 195/65R-15 they are 205/60R-15. > > It says they will fit his car, 99accord, but what will this do to his ride? Its the same wall thickness right? The second #(60) is a % of the width (205). > > How about the drive in snow, wider tire = “more traction” but isnt have a skinner tire better in snow? AND the jump from 195 to 205 cant really do much. > > What do you guys think Tires are labeled: **195** / **60** R- **15** **Tread Width (mm)**/**Sidewall Height (mm)**R -**Inside Mounting Radius (in)** The second tire is wider and shorter. If the first tire is good in the snow the second tire [i]could[i/], and most likely will, be worse. 195 is a good width for an actual SNOW tire, not all seasonals. Personally, I would buy a good Tire/Steelie combo for the winter on any vehicle and swap out during the seasons rather than trying to find a good deal and driving them into the ground. ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2009, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jumping-up-a-size-in-tires-question/77272/5 "2009-12-17T17:15:19Z")
thanks guys depends on the bro but i think we might just go to Swerve. Theres a nice snow tire there for a good price. Maybe next yr he will get steelies