A tire dealer installed size P195/65 R15 tires on my car. The manual says he should have installed P205/65 R15?

David

The installed tires are slightly narrower than the original (10mm). This means a little less traction/performance for stopping and going. You have a right to expect the proper tire size. Is it possible the old tires on the car were the 195 size and that's why they put them on? Otherwise, I'd certainly talk to the manager and see if maybe they can offer you some sort of compensation.

zero

they will work. if you're really mad you can go back and ask them to put on the correct size.

manny

A tire dealer installed size P195/65 R15 tires on my car. The manual says he should have installed P205/65 R15. This is why they ask when you buy them, This what you must have agreed to when you bought them next time take time do research and this won't happen, There probably cheaper anyway,

doane_nut

They are narrower and smaller in diameter. I would complain and ask for an explanation.

Keith M

your car is a little lowwer now,

Fred C

If you selected the tires, you got what you asked for.
If you had that size on previously, and asked for replacement, you got what you asked for.
If you purchased the car with that size on, you have no argument with anybody.
The only argument would be if you had actually asked for 205s and he installed 195s
The fact is, you have a slightly narrower tire. There is no problem with that. You will actually have slightly better traction in winter, as that depends on lbs per square inch, not tread area. Otherwise, there will be virtually no difference. When your speedometer reads 60 mph, you are actually going 59 mph.
You AREN'T going to feel any less traction unless you drive like a mad fool street racer, and you won't have any less braking power unless you are trying to do an emergency stop with 5 people and 1,000 lbs of luggage, severely overloading the car anyway.

Skaggmo

As long as they are all the same you will be fine. Did you insist on the cheapest ones he had? If not, he is an idiot and probably didn't have the right ones in stock.

wvparanormal

The guy was probably trying to save you a couple of bucks by putting the 195's on. It's probably what most people request for your particular car type. In any case, federal law mandates that a tire dealer can change the tire size, one size, up or down, but it really should be at your request. As far as safety goes there is no problem. In this economy, a tire dealer,( especially a small tire dealer) is going to want satisfied customers. If you just walked in and said, I need new tires on my car, He has books and a computer program to tell him what size tires your car calls for. It gives him three sizes. As I said he was probably just trying to save you a couple of bucks, but if you are not satisfied, he will most likely be glad to change them to 205's, if he has them in stock, but you can plan on paying the difference in price.

Now if you had asked the guy to change the size of your tires by more than one size from what the manufacturer recommends and he did it, he would be breaking the law and the warranty on the tires would not be any good.

kelly_f_1999

195 and a 205 is like a half inch or less between some brands wouldnt even see it your fine or take them back either way tire guy 35 yrs

redhzkingswood

As long as they didn't charge you for the 205s then you have nothing to worry about. Your car won't have quite the same braking and handling qualities as with the correct size, but if you are a responsible safe driver then that won't matter anyway, it would only be if you drive like an idiot that the difference would be noticeable.

tlworkroom

The slightly smaller size on installed tires would give your car a lower perspective. Now, if the 65 ration could have been changed to make the installed tires wider, then it'd have given your car an aggressive look, like it's "hunkerin'" down ready to take off. Makes your car look cool.

PS---what is your car??

Nigel M

And your question?

There should not be any issue, and you'll get a fraction better fuel economy.

Johnpet

same tyre.

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