Tire gone square.

[Jepha]

So after my car sitting all winter with a flat tire, now its gone wavy. When i went and got her inspected the other day he told me i would have to replace it. So i went and got one priced today (265$) theres apparently none on the island. I can't afford a brand new one right now. My question is: My tires are 17' 205/40zr, my friend just replaced all of his tires on his MR2 and told me i can have one if it will fit, they are in great shape but they are 215 width and not the same rating. Will they still fit for now?

[solo_ryder]

If they are 215/40/17 then those are actually better then 205/40/17 which are actually to small for a 17" tire on our cars IMO. It will work for you,. But you should consider runinng 215/40's all round

[se7en]

I highly recommend that you change the tire on the other side also(make both front or both rear the same.)

[wytbishop]

You understand that there is a difference in the overall diameter between a 205/40 and a 215/40 tire right? 23.457" vs. 23.772". It's not a large difference, but it will affect your speedo by a mile or two. And as Seven said, if they're not the sae size on both sides, they will wear funny...and quickly.

[Jepha]

His tires are 215/40r/17/87w, and he is going to give me 2 they are pretty much brand new woot. Thanks guys for the feedback Always appreciated