How Do I Change Tire Sizes on My Car Safely?

Monday, September 19, 2011 by Doc Horvath

Tire and Wheel MeasurementWhile the wheels and tires that are equipped on new cars have been designed to compliment the car and provide an acceptable level of comfort and handling, many of our customers feel that they are not necessarily the best "fit" for their individual taste. In most cases, changing the wheels and/or tires is a great way to personalize your vehicle quickly and safely. However, how do you know which sizes will fit your vehicle? Leave that to us!

When a new model of car or truck is released, we will bring the vehicle in to our facility for evaluation and measurements. When verifying wheel measurements for each application, we measure:

  • Bolt pattern
  • Centerbore
  • Hub interference
  • Load capacity
  • Lug hardware
  • Suspension components
For more information on how we measure critical components of your vehicle, read "How We Know What Fits." Performing these tests guarantees that the tires and wheels we sell you are going to fit your vehicle. These measurements also ensure that there will be no issues with the accuracy of your speedometer/odometer which could also affect the ABS or traction control system the vehicle may have. A tire that is too small (or too tall) can confuse the electronics of the car and cause these systems to malfunction when needed.

Shop by vehicle to find the tires and wheels that are sure to fit your vehicle!

Comments on How Do I Change Tire Sizes on My Car Safely?

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 by robert:
i have a 1/2 ton 4x4 pick up it has 30/950/15 tires on it what size do i need to match them.
Friday, November 18, 2011 by scott wolf:
My 2008 Honda Accord LXP came with P215/60R16 as OEM. Can I safely put P225/60R16 on it as a replacement? Would it impact comfort? I don't really care about fuel efficiency or acceleration. I read a great review on Hankook Optimo 727s and would like to get a set, but no one has the OEM size, but I have found the up size. My primary concerns are comfort, low noise, and wet/snow traction. Got a recommendation for around $110 per tire?
Sunday, November 20, 2011 by sam:
hi, i have a dodge grand caravan 2002 with 215/60/R16 tires in it now, i put winter tires 225/50/R16, is it safe? thank you

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