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12-27-2005, 07:37 PM | #1 | |
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changing tire size
if i buy a car with 15 inch tires, and I want to upgrade the size to 17 inches so I can put my rims on it, does anything else need to change about the car? Do you need to add new axles as well?
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12-27-2005, 08:44 PM | #2 | |
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Re: changing tire size
just make sure you pick the right tires with your rims.
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01-08-2006, 11:33 PM | #4 | |
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Re: changing tire size
If the new tire has a larger diameter or is wider than the original tires you could have clearance problems and rubbing. (tires on fenders) If it is smaller you could have scrapping problems. (under carriage on ground) Either way your speedometer/odometer will be off, but it will not effect your tachometer. Choose new tires with close to the same overall diameter as the originals and you will minimize problems and shouldn't have to change anything else.
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03-13-2006, 06:23 PM | #5 | |
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Re: changing tire size
thanks to all of you guys for your input and help.
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03-14-2006, 02:19 PM | #6 | |
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Re: changing tire size
You should be able to get a 17" tire with the same diameter as your stock setup, so everything will be fine. We usually suggest getting an allignment done though, just to make sure everything is sitting pretty
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03-14-2006, 04:38 PM | #7 | |
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Re: changing tire size
Be sure that the bolt pattern in the same, #of studs and size.
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