Can I put a different size wheel on my car?
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.
What happens if you change tire size?
Installing larger wheels and tires, also known as “plus-sizing,” can affect the accuracy of its speedometer and odometer, handling, steering response and more. If done incorrectly, changing the tire size can be detrimental to the safety of your vehicle.
Can you change the size of the wheels on a car?
However, if you go too crazy and change your wheel size too much, it can cause some problems. When changing the car’s original wheels and tires, the general rule of thumb is that you can go up or down by one inch. For example, if your car is currently riding on 17-in wheels, you can reduce the size to 16 inches.
Are there different sizes of tires for different wheels?
Tires are a part of the wheel setup. 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. Bigger Wheels = Bigger Bills
Can you change tire size based on tire size?
Tire Calculator Notes: Tire diameter can vary slightly for each tire model. The listed diameters are from calculations based on the tire size. When changing tire sizes, we recommend staying within 3% of the diameter/height of the original tire. Any more than this and you face the risk of brake failure.
Why are wheel sizes important in a car?
Large wheels generally mean thinner tires. The tires have to be small enough to fit inside your wheel well. The thinner your tire, the less able it is to take on rougher roads and potholes, which can lead to blowouts. Wheels and tires are important components of your vehicle.
However, if you go too crazy and change your wheel size too much, it can cause some problems. When changing the car’s original wheels and tires, the general rule of thumb is that you can go up or down by one inch. For example, if your car is currently riding on 17-in wheels, you can reduce the size to 16 inches.
Do you need wider wheels or wider tires?
At Track Days and high performance driving events, wider wheels and tires are the norm. And so a decision on wheel width comes down to clearance and purpose. Both variables have to be carefully considered. How to tell if rims will fit my tires?
What do you need to know about wheel size?
Wheel diameter is perhaps most easily thought of as the measurement from top to bottom, or across the face of the wheel. Tire size details are a clear indication of wheel diameter as detailed above. If wheels are not fitted with tires, a standard measurement with a tape measure will tell you what you need to know.
Why do some cars have bigger wheels than others?
If you’ve been shopping for a new car lately, you may have noticed how many models have bigger wheels and a larger tire size. A bigger wheel/tire combo not only looks cool, it reduces the tire’s sidewall height.