What size rims and tires can I fit?

What size rims and tires can I fit?

As a general rule of thumb, it’s safe to fit a tire up to 20 millimeters wider than stock on the original rim. The actual width of the tire will vary depending on the width of the rim: The tire will expand 5 millimeters for every half inch (12.5 millimeters) increase in rim width.

How do you tell if a tire will fit a rim?

Subtract the diameter of your rims from the overall diameter of the tires currently on the rims (from tread-mark to tread-mark) and divide the result by 2. The result is your tire’s sidewall height.

Can you drive a car with different size rims?

If you choose to drive your vehicle with mismatched wheels the same issues can result. 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.

What happens if I put different size tires on my car?

Bigger Wheels = Bigger Bills Overall, bigger tires and wheels are better for increasing your vehicle’s traction. Changing to larger tires with an improper sidewall height can cause damage to your vehicle’s suspension system, wheels, and the tires themselves, and can run the risk of incorrect speedometer readings.

Are 225 tires bigger than 215?

215 vs 225 Tires: Rim Diameter Their rear tires have a larger diameter compared to the smaller diameter in their front wheels. Based on this explanation, you are likely to find 215 tires changing roles with 225 tires on different vehicle types because the 215 tires have smaller diameters than the 225 models.

Can 215 tires replace 235?

Can 215 Tires Replace 235? Yes; but there will be visible difference. You will notice it more in the diameter if you manage to get the same profile series. The tire size of 215 and 235 is determined by measuring one edge of one sidewall to the other.

What does the 225 mean on a tire?

The number “225” stands for the width of the tire in millimeters – so in this case the tire is 22.5 cm wide. The “45” that follows is the aspect ratio – the height of the tire sidewall as a percentage of its width.

Do tire sizes have to match exactly?

They have to meet size standards for bead shape, diameter and width. Wheels and tires must be of the same diameter– e.g. only mount a 16″ tire on a 16″ wheel. However there is one other caveat– wheel width and tire width.