What size tires fit on a 17×9 rim?

What size tires fit on a 17×9 rim?

If you have a 17×9″ wheel you can run any 17″ tire. The back spacing might need to be adjusted with spacers if you get to tall of a lift or a wider tire. Other than that as long as their both 17″ your fine.

What does 17×9 mean on tires?

17×9.5 being the diameter in inches (distance from one edge to the other) 17×9.5 being the wheel width, meaning from the front rim to the rear rim (this is the area you don’t see that is covered by the tire when installed)

How do you match rims and tire sizes?

Multiply the width in inches by 25.4 (the number of millimeters per inch). This calculation gives you the first number in the tire size. Typically, you can add up to 10 millimeters to the width. So if you had an 8.5-inch rim, the section width range you can safely use is between 215 and 225.

Can you put different size tires on wheels?

Wheels and tires are not interchangeable words. For instance, your vehicle has a set size of rims, but you can buy different sizes of tires to fit those rims, as long as the middle of the tires is the correct size. That being said, a vehicle with bigger rims will often be able to fit larger tires than other vehicles.

How wide is a 275 tire?

Equivalency table

Rim width Minimum tire width Maximum tire width
9,5 Inches 245 mm 275 mm
10,0 Inches 255 mm 285 mm
10,5 Inches 265 mm 295 mm
11,0 Inches 275 mm 305 mm

Can you drive with 2 different size tires?

Long story short: Yes, it is a problem to have two tires of different sizes on the front (or back) of your car. Having two different-sized tires on the same axle is generally not a good thing. Sometimes, people choose to put larger tires on the rear axle of their vehicle for handling reasons, cosmetic reasons, etc.

How to calculate the size of a tire in inches?

To calculate the diameter of a metric tire in inches: (#1 x #2 / 2540 x 2) + (#3) Example: 285/75R16 (285 X 75 / 2540 x 2) + 16 = 32.8 inches tall. Our tire calculator makes this happen for you. Just type in any tire size and click calculate.

Where do I find the rim size on a WTB tire?

Also commonly referred to as “casing width,” section width is expressed as the first two digits in the ETRTO size designation “XX – XXX” marked on the sidewall of every WTB tire. STEP 2: WHAT IS YOUR RIM SIZE?

What is the third number on a tire calculator?

Tire Calculator. The third number generally preceded by an “R” is the wheel diameter. The sidewall or aspect ratio are used in metric tire sizes to determine the overall height of a tire. The second number on a metric tire is to calculate the side wall measurement. The sidewall height is a percentage of the width of the tire.

What do the dots mean on a tire fit chart?

The first two digits refer to the inner rim width. Filled boxes designate compatibility while also providing optimal tire profile and performance. Dots indicated less ideal performance, but are still within the range of compatibility. Empty boxes designate a tire and rim pairing that is not suggested and should not be used.