Changing Tire Size On Toad

[RJEJ]

We are towing an 08 Scion XD behind our 08 Allegro and getting ready to replace the Scion's 195/60R/16 OEM tires. However, there seems to be limited tires in that size, so far the only one I’ve found is a Bridgestone Turanza, which I don’t want to use since it is the OEM and hasn’t done too well. There are other tires such as a 205/55/16, a 215/60/16, a 215/55/16 and a 225/50/16 which according to Discount Tire will fit the Scion. I guess these are considered to be low profile tires? My question is will using one of the optional tires adversely effect the angle of the tow bar or cause me any problems towing the car?

Comments and thoughts appreciated.

Thanks,

RJ

[desertdeals69]

Your original tires are low profile. What you need to do is get the same diameter as the original tire. Generally if the first number increases one or two sizes and the second number decreases a size the diameter remains about the same.