Low Profile Tires Rims

…245/45R17 low profile tires on my car, and I want to make sure these new tires I'm looking at are low profile, too. Also, can I replace low profile tires with 'regular' tires?" These two questions are asked often by customers we deal with when discussing tire options. If the tires…

…Low profile tire sidewalls can be pinched more easily between the road and the rim because shorter sidewalls cannot accommodate impact as well as taller sidewalls. Once a vehicle has been Plus Sized, the driver has to try to go around obstacles, rather than run over them. Additionally, wide tires…

…diameter tires have shorter sidewalls and are referred to as lower profile tires. These tires can have a firmer ride as a result of less sidewall cushioning. However, in many cases, this can be minimized by choosing a tire with a softer ride, such as an all-season tire or touring tire. For example,…

…Tech: Tire / Rim Protectors Photo #1 - No Protection While curbs and debris on the road have never been considered a tire's friend, many of today's tires resist accidental damage by featuring thicker rubber molded at key locations on their sidewalls. This helps reduce damage to the tires and/or…

…steering response and handling. These tires were originally developed for winter driving on European highways where high-speed driving on clear roads must be combined with traction on snow-covered roads. They're available in many of the low sidewall profiles, large wheel diameter sizes used on…

…Tire Tech: Tire / Rim Protectors Photo #1 - No Protection While curbs and debris on the road have never been considered a tire's friend, many of today's tires resist accidental damage by featuring thicker rubber molded at key locations on their sidewalls. This helps reduce damage to the tires…

…very popular Performance Winter / Snow SP Winter Sport 3D with the SP Winter Sport 4D. The tires were developed for sports cars, coupes and sedans that come from the factory equipped with low profile tires mounted on large diameter alloy wheels. They provide dry, wet and snow-covered road competence…

…Low profile tire sidewalls can be pinched more easily between the road and the rim because shorter sidewalls cannot accommodate impact as well as taller sidewalls. Once a vehicle has been Plus Sized, the driver has to try to go around obstacles, rather than run over them. Additionally, wide tires…

…rain tires' starting inflation pressure should be higher than your dry tires. Tires are part of your suspension. Using lower profile tires is like using shorter, stiffer springs. Related Links * Air Pressure for Competition Tires * Competition Tire Heat Cycling Service * Shaving Tires for Autocross…

…Anti-sway Bar Stiffen (Thicker) Soften (Thinner) Weight Distribution More Rearward More Forward To get even tire wear when using DOT tires you must be very careful not to use too low of a tire pressure. The Hoosier Radials can wear unevenly if underflated and seem to work best at much higher…

…Tires Are Different Original Equipment tire and wheel sizing has evolved over the years to where yesterday's typical 13", 14" and 15" sizes have been replaced with today's 16", 17", 18" and larger sizes. For that matter, many current cars, vans and light trucks now feature wide, low profile tires…