Can you change wheels from 17 to 18?
Folks, wanting to switch from OEM 265/70-17 to OEM 265/65-18 tires/wheel combination. The local GM dealer is telling me the computer has to be re-calibrated or the truck will not shift/run right. Unfortunately, since my truck did not come with 18 inch tires due to the 6.2L engine/tow package, the dealership will not re-calibrate the computer.
What’s the difference between 17 and 18 inch tires?
The only difference between the two is the 17’s have more sidewall and the 18’s have more rim. Thank you so much! I got 4 new tires and 18″ inch wheels for $1200 plus tax and hoped it was not too good to be true.
What happens when you change the wheel size?
To answer the question of what changes when you change wheel size, we tested three versions of the excellent Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 tyre using a Golf GTI at Goodyear’s incredible test facility in Mireval.
Is it illegal to drive with different wheels on same axle?
Can you confirm that it is illegal to drive with different sized wheels on the same axle. You must always make sure that tyres on the same axle are of the same size and aspect ratio – your car will fail the MOT test if they’re not – but the law makes an exception for temporary use spare wheels fitted in an emergency.
What’s the difference between 18 and 17 inch tires?
Some potential performance benefits may be offset by the additional weight of the larger tires and wheels. An 18-inch tire, for example, will probably weigh at least a couple of pounds more than a 16- or 17-inch tire.
Folks, wanting to switch from OEM 265/70-17 to OEM 265/65-18 tires/wheel combination. The local GM dealer is telling me the computer has to be re-calibrated or the truck will not shift/run right. Unfortunately, since my truck did not come with 18 inch tires due to the 6.2L engine/tow package, the dealership will not re-calibrate the computer.
How much does a 17 inch alloy wheel cost?
A 17-inch alloy wheel on a Camry XLE, however, was $379. For an 18-inch alloy wheel on a Chevrolet Traverse, one dealer quoted us a price of $371, but for an optional 20-inch wheel, the price was $569. Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews.
When do you need new tires for a bigger wheel?
When you move to a larger wheel diameter (such as from 17 to 18 inches), you need new tires to match. Those tires need a lower profile (or sidewall height) to maintain adequate clearance when they go over bumps and potholes, which makes the suspension fully compress and rebound.