I need help with rim sizes
09-12-11, 01:50 AM
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I need help with rim sizes
my tires are 275,50,17 in the back, in the front it is 255,50,17
and i seen rims on this site and it gives me options 17x7, 17x7.5. I dont know what the second number is, (7 and 7.5) i dont know what will fit my tires, can you guys tell me a list of sizes i can use for tires so i know what to search for? thank you, much appreciated.
and i seen rims on this site and it gives me options 17x7, 17x7.5. I dont know what the second number is, (7 and 7.5) i dont know what will fit my tires, can you guys tell me a list of sizes i can use for tires so i know what to search for? thank you, much appreciated.
09-12-11, 04:06 AM
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In short, no. The second number is the width of the rim in inches. On an 8" wide rim, you would be looking at tires in the 235-245 range. Your 275 tire wouldn't even fit on the rim as the tire bead would never lock and seal (If they did, it would be dangerous and I would be scared to used it). My S550 has 275 tires on the back and it is a 19x9.5 rim.
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In short, no. The second number is the width of the rim in inches. On an 8" wide rim, you would be looking at tires in the 235-245 range. Your 275 tire wouldn't even fit on the rim as the tire bead would never lock and seal (If they did, it would be dangerous and I would be scared to used it). My S550 has 275 tires on the back and it is a 19x9.5 rim.
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09-13-11, 08:12 AM
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You can change any and all size of the rim but you'll need the right tires. Main goal is to keep the overall diameter of the wheel (rim+tire) the same. Bigger rim (17" -> 18") you'll need lower profile tires (thinner sidewall). If you change the wheel diameter, you risk rubbing the body panels, the speedometer not reading your speed accurately, changes in handling dynamics, etc. You can also change the width of the rims but like I said above, there is an acceptable range where above or below it can be dangerous.
Easy way to measure rim is to stick a ruler thought the spokes and measure from lip to lip. Gives you a rough estimate. Sometimes looking for that small number can be a b!!!!.
Easy way to measure rim is to stick a ruler thought the spokes and measure from lip to lip. Gives you a rough estimate. Sometimes looking for that small number can be a b!!!!.
09-13-11, 11:49 AM
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You can change any and all size of the rim but you'll need the right tires. Main goal is to keep the overall diameter of the wheel (rim+tire) the same. Bigger rim (17" -> 18") you'll need lower profile tires (thinner sidewall). If you change the wheel diameter, you risk rubbing the body panels, the speedometer not reading your speed accurately, changes in handling dynamics, etc. You can also change the width of the rims but like I said above, there is an acceptable range where above or below it can be dangerous.
Easy way to measure rim is to stick a ruler thought the spokes and measure from lip to lip. Gives you a rough estimate. Sometimes looking for that small number can be a b!!!!.
Easy way to measure rim is to stick a ruler thought the spokes and measure from lip to lip. Gives you a rough estimate. Sometimes looking for that small number can be a b!!!!.
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