How To Tell What Tyre size you Need

HOW TO TELL WHAT TYRE SIZE YOU NEED If the tires on your car don't fit perfectly, your car won't ride smoothly and it can be dangerous. Here are tips on how to tell what tyre size you need. TYRE WIDTH A wider tire will give your car better grip on dry pavement, but your gas mileage will suffer. Too wide - Your tires may rub your car's body, destroying the tire. i Too narrow - You're creating a safety risk. ASPECT RATIO This will determine how tall the sidewall is. Lower, stiff It will greatly improve I sidewall cornering, but will make your car's ride a little harsher. WHEEL DIAMETER This is pretty much non-negotiable. The only way to change this is to buy new wheels, for instance if you were going with a Plus-One or even a Plus- Two setup. TYREPITSTOP.COM.AU TYRE AND WHEEL SPECIALISTS Sources: http://autorepair.about.com/od/regularmaintenance/a/tires_sizes.htm http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-the-Size-Difference-on-a-Car-Tire