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Order Low Profile tires by tire type, service description, brand, mileage warranty, availability, and current price.
Before choosing Low Profile tires, match the vehicle-required load index, speed rating, and any applicable load or designation requirements.
Before buying low profile tires: aspect ratio 50 and below
Low profile tires, also called low pro tires, are tires with an aspect ratio of 50 or lower, meaning the sidewall height is 50% of the tread width or less. A 245/40R19 low-profile tire has a sidewall about 98 mm (3.9 in.) tall, compared with about 153 mm (6.0 in.) on a 235/65R17 tire.
Low profile tires by rim size: 15 to 26 inches
Low profile tires are ordered by rim diameter first, the number after the R in the size: a low profile tire for 18-inch rims ends in R18.
- 15- and 16-inch low profile tires, such as 195/50R15 and 205/50R16, fit compact cars and hatchbacks.
- 17-inch low profile tires, such as 215/45R17 and 225/45R17, fit sport compacts and midsize sedans.
- 18-inch low profile tires, such as 225/40R18 and 245/40R18, fit sport sedans and coupes.
- 19- to 22-inch low profile tires, such as 245/35R19 and 275/30R20, fit performance cars and luxury SUVs.
- 24- and 26-inch low profile tires, such as 305/35R24 and 305/30R26, fit custom wheels on pickups and full-size SUVs.
Choosing the best low profile tires for your driving
The best low pro tires are the type that matches the car's use and climate. Summer ultra high performance low profile tires give the sharpest steering and the most grip above 45°F. All-season low profile tires suit year-round driving in mild winters. Grand touring low profile tires trade some grip for a quieter ride and longer treadwear warranties.
Steering and comfort trade-offs before buying
Low profile tires flex less in corners than tall-sidewall tires, which gives quicker steering response and less body lean. Low profile tires also absorb less of each bump, so the ride is firmer and road noise is higher.
Pothole risk to weigh before buying low profile tires
Low profile tires leave less sidewall between the rim and the road, so a pothole hit can bend the wheel or cut the sidewall. Buyers on rough roads often choose the smallest wheel and tallest sidewall the owner's manual lists.
Plus-sizing to low profile tires when ordering
Plus-sizing fits a larger wheel with a lower-profile tire that keeps the overall diameter within about 3% of the original, such as 225/60R17 to 225/50R18. A plus-sized low profile tire must carry a load index equal to or higher than the original; many low profile sizes need the XL (Extra Load) version to match it.
Buying a winter set for cars on low profile tires
Low profile summer tires lose grip below 45°F. Many owners fit a winter set on a smaller wheel with a taller tire, within the sizes listed in the owner's manual; see winter tires.
What sets low profile tire prices
Low profile tire prices rise with rim diameter, speed rating and special construction. A 26-inch low profile tire costs more than an 18-inch one, a Y-rated tire usually costs more than an H-rated tire in the same size, and run-flat versions usually cost more than conventional ones.
Ordering low profile tires for 15- to 26-inch rims with NeoTires
Low profile tires must match both the rim diameter and the load index on the placard, so search your vehicle or tire size on NeoTires, such as 225/40R18, before comparing brands and prices. Add a set of four, or front and rear pairs for staggered wheels, to the cart. Checkout offers Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay financing as an option, and NeoTires dispatches low profile tires the same day, shipping nationwide across the US and free of charge on tires marked Free shipping. Our Deals page helps you find suitable offers for your first purchase with us. Drive safe!
Before buying low profile tires: aspect ratio 50 and below
Low profile tires, also called low pro tires, are tires with an aspect ratio of 50 or lower, meaning the sidewall height is 50% of the tread width or less. A 245/40R19 low-profile tire has a sidewall about 98 mm (3.9 in.) tall, compared with about 153 mm (6.0 in.) on a 235/65R17 tire.
Low profile tires by rim size: 15 to 26 inches
Low profile tires are ordered by rim diameter first, the number after the R in the size: a low profile tire for 18-inch rims ends in R18.
- 15- and 16-inch low profile tires, such as 195/50R15 and 205/50R16, fit compact cars and hatchbacks.
- 17-inch low profile tires, such as 215/45R17 and 225/45R17, fit sport compacts and midsize sedans.
- 18-inch low profile tires, such as 225/40R18 and 245/40R18, fit sport sedans and coupes.
- 19- to 22-inch low profile tires, such as 245/35R19 and 275/30R20, fit performance cars and luxury SUVs.
- 24- and 26-inch low profile tires, such as 305/35R24 and 305/30R26, fit custom wheels on pickups and full-size SUVs.
Choosing the best low profile tires for your driving
The best low pro tires are the type that matches the car's use and climate. Summer ultra high performance low profile tires give the sharpest steering and the most grip above 45°F. All-season low profile tires suit year-round driving in mild winters. Grand touring low profile tires trade some grip for a quieter ride and longer treadwear warranties.
Steering and comfort trade-offs before buying
Low profile tires flex less in corners than tall-sidewall tires, which gives quicker steering response and less body lean. Low profile tires also absorb less of each bump, so the ride is firmer and road noise is higher.
Pothole risk to weigh before buying low profile tires
Low profile tires leave less sidewall between the rim and the road, so a pothole hit can bend the wheel or cut the sidewall. Buyers on rough roads often choose the smallest wheel and tallest sidewall the owner's manual lists.
Plus-sizing to low profile tires when ordering
Plus-sizing fits a larger wheel with a lower-profile tire that keeps the overall diameter within about 3% of the original, such as 225/60R17 to 225/50R18. A plus-sized low profile tire must carry a load index equal to or higher than the original; many low profile sizes need the XL (Extra Load) version to match it.
Buying a winter set for cars on low profile tires
Low profile summer tires lose grip below 45°F. Many owners fit a winter set on a smaller wheel with a taller tire, within the sizes listed in the owner's manual; see winter tires.
What sets low profile tire prices
Low profile tire prices rise with rim diameter, speed rating and special construction. A 26-inch low profile tire costs more than an 18-inch one, a Y-rated tire usually costs more than an H-rated tire in the same size, and run-flat versions usually cost more than conventional ones.
Ordering low profile tires for 15- to 26-inch rims with NeoTires
Low profile tires must match both the rim diameter and the load index on the placard, so search your vehicle or tire size on NeoTires, such as 225/40R18, before comparing brands and prices. Add a set of four, or front and rear pairs for staggered wheels, to the cart. Checkout offers Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay financing as an option, and NeoTires dispatches low profile tires the same day, shipping nationwide across the US and free of charge on tires marked Free shipping. Our Deals page helps you find suitable offers for your first purchase with us. Drive safe!
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