Rim Width Tire Size

…widths that fit your ideal tire size's recommend rim width range, you'll sometimes find that your preferred wheel style is available in multiple widths. The primary advantage of choosing a narrower wheel is that it creates a buffer between the edge of the tire and a curb. Many tires have rim…

…substantial tire size increases with both height and width. Let's look at an example of a popular increase in tire size with a top-rated On-/Off-Road All-Terrain tire. Check out the difference in size between 265/70R17 and the larger 285/70R17 size below. The larger 285/70R17 tire in the photo…

…Friend Tire Tech: Tire Specs Explained: Rim Width Range for Street / Highway Tires 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 upon which the tire is…

…identifying the tire's Section Width in millimeters is a two-digit number that identifies the tire's profile or aspect ratio. P225/50R16 91S The 50 indicates that this tire size's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 50% of its section width. The measurement is the tire's section height, and…

…Rim Width Measuring Rim Width The measuring rim width is the industry standardized rim width upon which the tire must be mounted in order to confirm it meets its dimensional targets. Because the width of the rim will influence the width of the tire, a standard rim width for every tire size is…

…wheel and tire to move out (towards the fender). What happens when you replace the 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sport's 16x7 44 mm offset wheels with the 17x8 6 mm offset MAMBA MR1X wheels? The 38 mm offset difference pushes the outside edge 38 mm out towards the fender and the additional width adds…

…Tire Section Width is Dependent on Wheel Width All tire sizes are assigned specific rim widths upon which they are measured (measuring rim), as well as can often be mounted on slightly narrower or wider wheels (rim width range). Therefore, it is important to note that actual tire section width will…

…accurately measured using a bolt pattern gauge. A bolt pattern gauge is a specialty tool and is not widely available. Wheel Size: You will also need to know the diameter, width, offset and backspace of the wheels. Backspace measures the distance from the mounting plate of the wheel to the back edge…

…search by diameter, width, offset and finish. Do you plan on you using your current tires? Then you need to pick a wheel that's the same diameter as your Original Equipment wheel and whose width is neither too narrow or too wide for your Original Equipment tire size. Do you want a wheel that…

…overall wheel and tire diameter, keeping odometer and speedometer changes negligible. Plus Sizing's biggest risks stem from accidental encounters with potholes, curbs and debris on the road. Low profile tire sidewalls can be pinched more easily between the road and the rim because shorter sidewalls…

…and large rim diameter tires enhance a vehicle's looks and performance when used to replace most Original Equipment tires. While they offer all-season versatility, including traction in light snow, tire sizes featuring extremely wide tread widths may limit the traction this type of tire can provide…

…track. This tire performs excellently on dry roads and was introduced as the stock tire for the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series. Dunlop has recently expanded their offerings for the widths ranging from 235mm to 325mm. These tires are a class up from Extreme Performance Summer tires that offer a…