How wide of a tire can you put on a 7.5 rim?

What size tires can I put on a 17 inch rim?

Does rim width need to be exact?

For your safety, and for the optimal ride, your rim width and tire size must be compatible. Why? Because the rim width has a direct impact on your tire’s contact patch, which changes how the tire interacts with the road and how your vehicle handles.

Do all 4 tires need to be same width?

It should go without saying, but all wheel drive and four wheel drives vehicles should have the same tire size on all four wheels. Having different sizes on some four wheel and all wheel drive vehicles can actually do damage to the vehicle.

Can you put a tire with a different width?

While it’s fine to put narrower tyres on the front and wider on the back, it’s pointless to put wider tyres on just one side of the car. This would change the weight balance and would mean one side of the vehicle would grip differently to the road when braking.

Can you have different width tire on front and back?

Can you have different size tyres front and back? Generally, in a front or rear-wheel drive, as long as you have ensured both pairs of tyres are the same, you can have different size tyres between rear and front if the suspension geometry is set to accommodate for this.

Can you mix tire widths?

The short answer is that, in general, manufacturers do not recommend tire mixing at all. For optimal safety and performance, it is recommended that vehicles are fitted with the same tires to every wheel position on your car.

Can I replace 15 inch wheels with 17 inch?

If you put high performance lightweight 17″ wheels on, replacing heavy 15″ steel wheels, then yes, it would improve your fuel economy slightly. If you removed factory alloys and replaced them with heavy intricate 17″ chrome rims, you would be adding a lot of unsprung weight, and your fuel economy would go down, not up.

What happens if my tires are too wide?

If you go too wide the tires can wear unevenly. Tires that are too wide for the wheels tend to bulge in the middle of the tread causing them to wear excessively in the middle. Going too wide can also cause clearance issues. The tires can end up rubbing on the fender wells and on suspension components causing damage.

Does a wider tire give a better ride?

Wider tires have an increased risk of hydroplaning on slippery or wet surfaces, but they generally provide better grip for dry surfaces. Narrow tires will offer better traction in slippery conditions, but they are generally better for lighter vehicles such as hybrids or electric cars.

Why do I feel every bump in the road?

Feeling every bump

If you start to feel every bump on the road, it’s a clear sign that there is a problem with your shock absorbers or struts, that needs to be checked. An easy check is the bounce test. Simply push your entire weight down on your car’s bonnet. Release and count the number of times the car bounces.

Do wider tires use more gas?

Tire Size. Larger tires decrease your fuel economy because they are heavier, while smaller tires increase fuel efficiency.

Do wider tires hydroplane easier?

A: Hydroplaning is a function of tire footprint, all other things being equal, a tire with a wider footprint will tend to hydroplane more. If the low-profile tire is wider, it will indeed hydroplane more easily.

At what speed do tires hydroplane?

Most automobile safety experts agree that hydroplaning is most likely to occur at speeds greater than thirty-five miles per hour.

At what speed do you not hydroplane?

Slow down. You’re less likely to hydroplane at or below 35 MPH (miles per hour). If you must travel far below the speed of traffic, stay in the right lane and turn on your hazards. This will help alert other drivers to the danger.