Should I put rims on my car?

Should I put rims on my car?

A good set of car rims enhance your vehicle’s performance and provide a smoother ride. Changing the size of the rims on your vehicle impacts the alignment, handling, braking, and acceleration as well as the calibration of the speedometer.

Do rim sizes matter?

Simply put, the larger your tire, the more of a grip your vehicle has on the road. As a tire’s width increases, it covers more surface area on the road. That being said, a vehicle with bigger rims will often be able to fit larger tires than other vehicles.

Can I replace 16 inch rims with 17 inch?

When changing the car’s original wheels and tires, the general rule of thumb is that you can go up or down by one inch. For example, if your car is currently riding on 17-in wheels, you can reduce the size to 16 inches.

Can big rims mess up transmission?

For example, wheels that are much larger than the car’s original set could have a negative effect on the transmission by causing it to work harder than normal in order to turn the axles and move the car. Eventually, this could cause premature transmission failure.

Can I have two different size rims on my car?

Mismatched wheels will fit each tire differently causing uneven wear and tear. In addition, different sized wheels can lead to different sized tires which can be detrimental to your vehicle. The best case scenario is to buy the same original equipment wheels that came on your vehicle.

Is it bad to have 2 different sets of tires?

Primarily, you should avoid mixing different tire brands and different tread patterns. There are rare exceptions for approved mixed-tire fittings, but in general, manufacturers do not recommend tire mixing at all.

Do all 4 rims have to be the same?

As long as you replace the rim with one that is mostly similar to the other rim the balance should not be affected at all. Tires (and rims) are balanced on a per tire basis.