tire size?

1999 ISUZU RODEO
150,000 MILES • 3.2L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MAXPACK2
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When i go to tire sites, they say the correct tire size is 235/75/16,, but the tires that are on it are 15 in--does that make much of a difference? Is it ok to use 15 inch rims? Or is 16inch a must have?
Jan 26, 2014 at 9:22 PM
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Very often a vehicle is available with different tire sizes. The sticker on the door opening will list the tires that came originally. 16" tires will fall off of a 15" wheel. 15" tires can't be forced to fit on a 16" wheel. You need the tire size that matches the wheels.
Jan 26, 2014 at 9:51 PM
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MAXPACK2
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lol-i know the tires and rims need to be the same size. ok--what are supposed to be on an isuzu rodeo--15" rims or 16 "??
Jan 26, 2014 at 10:39 PM
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CARADIODOC
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The Rodeo was available with 15" and 16" wheels. To see what yours came with originally, look at the sticker on the door opening.
Jan 27, 2014 at 8:19 AM
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SHAWNA MICHELLE HEINZ
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What size tires should I have on my vehicle?
Oct 10, 2020 at 10:04 AM (Merged)
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BMDOUBLE
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P215/75R15, P235/75R15, P245/70R16. These are the tire sizes that are listed under specifications for your Rodeo. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Oct 10, 2020 at 10:04 AM (Merged)
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