What size rims are on a 2011 Hyundai Sonata?

Is it OK to put different size tires on a car?

Once you choose a tire size for your vehicle, you’ll want to stick with that size when you buy replacements. The reason for this is that a differently sized tire can confuse your speedometer and even cause damage to your vehicle’s anti-lock braking systems and stability system calibrations.

Can you just put bigger tires on a car?

If planned or installed incorrectly, up-sized tires may also rub the wheel well, brake calipers, or vehicle frame, potentially wearing down any parts they grind against. At Tires Plus, we generally recommend against up-sizing your vehicle’s tires.

How do I know my tire size is compatible?

The documentation supplied with your vehicle outlines the recommended tire sizes for your car. Compatibility is determined according to its outer dimensions – diameter/rolling circumference and width – and labeled as a standardized tire size indicator on the sidewall.

How much difference in tire size is acceptable?

As a general rule, you want replacement tires that are within 3 percent of the diameter (height) measurement of your existing tires’ diameter — assuming your current tires are what your owner’s manual recommends.

Can I use 18 inch tires instead of 19?

Despite what your car salesperson may have told you, it’s OK to get an 18-inch spare to go with your 19-inch wheels.

How do I know what size tires will fit my car?

Find the information in your vehicle owner’s manual in the glove compartment or on the tire information sticker on your driver’s side door. Usually those elements contain all the information related to your tire size and specifications as well as the appropriate tire pressure.

Can I put 2 different size tires on my car?

Having two different-sized tires on the same axle is generally not a good thing. If the diameter of the two tires is close, then the rolling radius is about the same, so in the short term, you probably won’t have any damage, but long term, you run the risk of messing up your car’s differential.

Is it better to have bigger or smaller tires?

Bigger car wheels result in more road-contact, wider thread, and stiffer sidewalls. And, with all these attributes, large size wheels directly contribute to better cornering and handling.

What changes when you install a tire that is a different size?

When the tire size is different from the factory, a car’s alignment will need to be adjusted after a tire change. This is because tires that are wider or taller than original equipment tires stretch the suspension slightly and cause changes in camber and caster angles, as well as toe angles.

Do you need an alignment after replacing tires?

We recommend an alignment after the installation of new tires. This helps you get the most life from your new tires. Wheel alignment checks are always advised after a significant impact or uneven tire wear is detected.

Do you need an alignment after getting new wheels?

It is recommended to deal with the service to align four tires after adding new ones. This is because new wheels require new touch on the road surface. It is also a good way to protect the tire treading from rash wear.

Do bigger tires affect gas mileage?

The short answer: yes. Tires can make a big difference in the number of miles a driver gets to a tank of gas. In fact, 20% to 30% of a vehicle’s fuel consumption and 24% of road vehicle CO2 emissions are tire-related. Tires affect vehicle fuel efficiency primarily through rolling resistance.

What type of tire gives the best fuel mileage?

What size tire is best for gas mileage?

With today’s new tires, there is virtually no difference in mpg due to tire size. As with many questions related to cars and tires, the answer to this question can have nuances, conditions, and variations.

Can tires affect transmission?

Unfortunately, big tires can also go hand-in-hand with something less enjoyable: transmission failure.

What are signs of bad tires on your car?