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How do I know the size of my rims?
Locate the stamped size on the back of the hub on the rim. This is the assigned measured size of the rim, and it is broken into three sizes: diameter, width and bolt pattern. For example, a 14 by 6 by 4.5 reading on the rim indicates that the diameter of the rim is 14 inches, and it will accommodate most 14-inch tires.
How is rim width measured?
The rim width (also referred to as wheel width) is measured from rim flange to rim flange. The rim flange is the mounting surface that the tire sits on when mounted to the rim, as seen in the image above. The rim width plays a key role when replacing rims or modifying your tire size.
What do numbers on rims mean?
The wheel size is the size designation of a wheel given by its diameter, width, and offset. For example, 17 x 8.5 x +35 designates a diameter of 17 inches, width of 8.5 inches, and +35 mm positive offset (432 × 216 x +35 in fully metric numbers).
What does 17×7 mean for rims?
A rim that is 17-by-7.5 has a wheel diameter of 17 inches. This refers to the inside diameter on the tire. When looking for the right tire, you can tell if the tire works by the alphanumeric assigned to the tire. For example, P225/47R17 denotes a popular tire size. The R17 denotes the wheel size of the tire.
How many inches is a Offset?
MM OFFSET TO BACKSPACE IN INCHES
| BACKSPACE | 3.25″ | 4.25″ |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel Width | ||
| 5″ | 6 | 32 |
| 5.5″ | 0 | 25 |
| 6″ | -6 | 19 |
What happens if I put bigger rims on my car?
Switching to a bigger wheel can open up a wider selection of compatible tires, particularly performance models. However, there are some tradeoffs: Tires are lighter than wheels, so as wheel size goes up, so does weight. This negatively impacts fuel economy and acceleration and makes the steering heavier.
How do I Find my rim size?
How to Determine Your Vehicle’s Maximum Wheel Size. Find your vehicles OE information sticker or plate (it’s usually in the door jamb or glove compartment). Locate the line that says Rims/Wheels and you’ll see something like 14×5.5. The first number “14” is the OE rim size, 14 inches, and “5.5” is the width, 5.5 inches.
What size is my rim?
The measurement is made from the top of the rim straight across to the bottom. Common rim sizes include 15, 16 and 17 inches. Rim size will vary depending on the make and model of the car and manufacturers may release different models of the same car with different rim size options.
How do measure rim size?
Method 1 of 4: Determining a Rim’s Diameter Download Article. Lay your rim on a flat,stable surface and get a measuring tape.
How to measure tire rim size?
Lay your rim on a flat,stable surface and get a measuring tape.