Wheel changes

[chewedorange]

Hi everybody, new to the forum. I have a 98 Escort Lx and was changing my wheels, I have standard 15" wheels but was wondering what is the hbiggest wheels i can put on without fiddling with the suspension? also does it matter what kind of nuts you use aslong as they fit? thanks for the help.

Chris

[bigrod118]

well find out what tire size you have, not just the rim, its on the side of the tire. it'll be like 175/60 15. then you can figure out what size rim and tire you will need to not screw up your speedometer.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

[chewedorange]

Hi my tyre sizes are 185/60 r14 82h, these are standard 15" wheels that I had on before. I put them on and used nuts that you use for alloys, does this matter or should i stick with the standard nuts that where on the wheel before hand?

[bigrod118]

well if it said r14 then your rim size is 14 not 15.

[Jet-Lee]

r = rim : 14 = 14 inches : rim-14 inches...

[chewedorange]

I put on my old wheels and tightened up the bolts really hard, but when i'm driving it feels a wee bit unstable, i was wondering if anyone else has had this problem? or is it just me being paranoid becuase of changing my wheels. thanks