…involves changing the tire and/or wheel size from the original size in a controlled manner so as to maintain certain critical dimensions. 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…
…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…
…capacity. If done incorrectly, changing the tire size can decrease the safety of your car. If done properly, a larger tire size can be beneficial and even make your vehicle more fun to drive. Can you use a larger tire size on your car or truck? Depending on your wheel size, vehicle clearance and…
…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,…
…0.5" change in rim width, being reduced if mounted on narrower than measuring wheel and increased when mounted on wider wheels. Related Links * Contact Patch * How to Read Speed Rating, Load Index & Service Descriptions * North American Load & Pressure Markings * P-Metric & Euro-Metric Tire Sizing *…
…you to modify or downsize to a more efficient tire size for winter use. We offer many affordable wheels that, in the long run, will pay for themselves. For some vehicles we offers steel wheels, but for most we offer affordable aluminum alloy wheels from brands like Sport Edition, MSW and more. If…
…16-inch wheel diameters 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…
If you're going from 17" Original Equipment wheels to 18" aftermarket wheels, what tire pressure should you run with your new tires? Many times, the service description (e.g. 98H) is still the same on the tires when the size is adjusted, so the same pressure can be used. If the load…
…dish" wheels and wheels for lifted trucks are typically a negative offset. If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. Often, when changing the width of the wheel, the offset will also need to change to maintain proper clearances inside the wheel…
…installing a Plus Size Tire & Wheel Package changes the shape of your contact patch resulting in improved cornering, improved steering response, and a decrease in ride comfort due to the shorter sidewall. Feel free to a contact a Tire Rack sales specialist for assistance with Plus Size options.
…16-inch wheel diameters 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…
…dealer wheel swaps and changes by a previous owner (if you are not the first owner) mean that we cannot be 100% sure that the size the computer says is on your car is what you actually have installed on the car. It only takes a minute when you are entering or exiting the car to check what tire size…
…and oversteer, read "Winter Driving Tips." When changing the size of tires, it's important to maintain the O.E. balance or only slightly tweak to fit preferences. If you change to a wider size in the rear without a corresponding change in the front, the vehicle will have more understeering…
…and Loosening Patterns New wheels should be re-torqued after the first 50 to 100 driving miles. This should be done in case the clamping loads have changed following the initial installation due to the metal compression/elongation or thermal stresses affecting the wheels as they are breaking in, as…
…and runout. At the first sign of a crack appearing (regardless of size or location) or an indication the wheel has been bent, it should be removed from service and replaced with a good wheel. Every time new tires are mounted, each wheel should be inspected to verify that it is round and true. If it…
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