Wheels and Tires

Wheels and tires are the most commonly upgraded parts on a car. This is because a different wheel and tire package can dramatically improve the looks and even the performance of your car for a relatively low cost. However, first the wheels and tires have to fit. This may seem blatantly obvious but not any wheels and tires will fit on any car. For most applications, a Plus-2 or 3 wheel will be more then enough. It is also important for the new tire’s diameter to stay similar to that of the stock tire, otherwise the speedometer will be slightly off. You can find the diameter of the stock tire on the sidewall, where a set of three numbers will be listed, such as 195-60-15. The diameter is 195mm across the tire when it is unloaded, so try not to increase that too much with your new wheel and tire package (for reference, the 60 is the height of the tire sidewall and 15 is the size the wheel designed to fit the tire).