…compatible wheels, but there are some nuanced differences in how offset and width affect wheel fitment. What is rim width and how does it affect what tire size(s) can be used? Wheel width is measured from the inside of one wheel flange to another as diagrammed below: For example, my Original…
…range of backspacing, offset and width measurements available for your vehicle. When looking at wheels, sometimes we'll have the measurements from your stock wheels, but sometimes we do not. This may lead you to wonder, "How are these measurements going to change the stance of my car?"…
…correctly. Measuring offset is easier than you may think. If the wheel isn't stamped, simply refer to the diagram on the left. This can be done at home with minimal tools. Although the tire does not have to be dismounted from the wheel to measure, it's much easier if it is. How do we know…
…While many people refer to wheels as "rims," this is technically incorrect. Wheels come in all different styles, sizes, bolt patterns and offsets. So how do we know which wheels will fit your vehicle? We can only do this by first knowing your vehicle inside and out. Measuring your vehicle's critical…
…Explained: Measuring Rim Width Tire Specs Explained: Overall Diameter Tire Specs Explained: Revolutions Per Mile Tire Specs Explained: Rim Width Range for Street / Highway Tires Tire Specs Explained: Section Width Tire Specs Explained: Tread Depth Tire Specs Explained: Tread Width Measuring Tire…
…worn away, etc. Rim Width Range Because tires have flexible sidewalls, a single tire size will fit on a variety of rim widths. A tire's rim width range identifies the narrowest to the widest rim widths that the tire is designed to fit. The width of the rim will influence the width of the tire. A…
…first number 195 is the actual width of the tire in millimeters. Divide this by the 25.4 to get the section width in inches. In this case 7.6" or about 7-5/8" wide as measured at the bulge of the sidewall. Treadwidth is usually a bit less then section width. The second number 70 suggests…
…width will depend on the wheel width the tire is mounted on. The rule of thumb is that tire section width changes by 0.2" for every 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…
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…trip to our Upgrade Garage will allow you to enter the year, make and model of your vehicle, and view wheels that properly fit your vehicle. The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. It can be one of three types (measured in millimeters):…
…procedure for how to measure tire tread widths. And since tire manufacturers can use different methods, their published tread widths would only be meaningful when compared to other tires measured the exact same way. This makes it challenging to compare tread widths of one tire brand to another, and…
…intended to help you get the best fit, the best look and the best performance where it counts. Where the rubber meets the road. In the next few installments I will discuss tire width and height and how it affects performance. Wheel width and how it relates to tire choice. How to measure wheel offset…
…the mounting pad and the back of the wheel. Offset and wheel width will be marked on the back of the original and aftermarket wheels, but backspacing needs to be measured. What does this all mean to you? Since we have already checked to see what fits your vehicle, all listed wheels have a compatible…
…by measuring. To measure your bolt pattern, establish an imaginary circle that passes through the middle of each stud and measure the diameter of the circle. For hubs with an even number of studs, simply measure across from the middle of one stud to the middle of its opposite. NOTE: When measuring a…
…may initially appear to be an oversight, it is really done to accommodate the reality that most steel wheels use hubcaps to provide a more desirable appearance. The absence of a rim protector allows more flexibility in hubcap styling and how hubcaps are designed and attach to the wheel. The tires…
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