Changing Rim Size

…necessarily the best "fit" for their individual taste. In most cases, changing the wheels and/or tires is a great way to personalize your vehicle quickly and safely. However, how do you know which sizes will fit your vehicle? Leave that to us! When a new model of car or truck is released,…

…from customers who are curious about changing the wheel size on their vehicle. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about the difference in wheel sizes: Can I use a different wheel size than what came on my car? Yes. There are often sizes that'll work very well on a vehicle…

…Tire Size Measuring Rim Width P175/75R14 5.0" P195/75R15 5.5" P215/75R15 6.0" P235/75R15 6.5" Tire Size Measuring Rim Width P225/75R15 6.0" P225/70R15 6.5" P225/65R16 6.5" P225/60R15 6.5" P225/55R15 7.0" P225/50R15 7.0" P225/45R17 7.5" P225/40R18 8.0" The assigned measuring rim width changes with…

…and grows from there. Plus Sizing supports the premise that it's important to maintain the same overall tire diameter whenever changing tires and wheel sizes to ensure sufficient ground clearance, appropriate driveline gearing and accurate speedometer readings. Large changes in overall tire diameter…

…for tires available in size: Select Tire Size Performance Category: Street/Sport Truck All-Season Change Performance Category You want a sport truck appearance and year-round performance for your pickup, crossover or sport utility vehicle. These wide, low profile and large rim diameter tires enhance…

When creating a Plus Size fitment, the section width of the tire increases and the sidewall height decreases. The contact patch of the tire changes shape by becoming shorter and wider. While the shape changes, the size (area) of the contact patch remains relatively unchanged. * High aspect ratio =…

…changing the overall diameter of the tire. For example, a tire with a low profile that fits the bigger wheel you select may keep speedometer or odometer readings minimally changed. But, of course proper fit is key. If you're not sure what bigger wheels would look like on your vehicle and what sizes…

…for tires available in size: Select Tire Size Performance Category: Street/Sport Truck All-Season Change Performance Category You want a sport truck appearance and year-round performance for your pickup, crossover or sport utility vehicle. These wide, low profile and large rim diameter tires enhance…

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…of the rim will influence the width of the tire. A tire mounted on a narrow rim would be "narrower" than if the same size tire was mounted on a wide rim. Note: Because the overall diameter of a steel-belted radial is essentially determined by the steel belts, there is little, if any, change to the…

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With the dynamics of vehicle manufacturing always changing, knowing the tire size on your vehicle isn't always predictable. Manufacturers and customers alike are always changing and customizing the wheels and tires of their vehicles. At Tire Rack, we continue our trek to keep you both updated and…