Winter tire size little bigger sidewall

2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
145,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TREVOR HEFFERNAN
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Hello, current all season tires on car size 235,50R,18 inch.. Was given a new set of winter tires size 235,55R.18 inch. think I can still mount them even if the sidewall on the winter is just a bit bigger thanks .
Sep 8, 2019 at 5:29 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

By changing the aspect ratio or the number between the rim and the tread, you will effect the roll speed.

It may effect your ABS system as the roll speed will be different between the front and rear tires.

They will work but my question is, why are you using winter tires? Today's tires work well in both summer and winter.


Roy
Sep 8, 2019 at 5:44 AM
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TREVOR HEFFERNAN
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Thanks. I'm way up north in Canada in a mandatory thing and I was given the four winter for free.
Sep 8, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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Try them and see.

Roy
Sep 8, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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