Adding a set of custom wheels to your car or truck can add some style and performance to the vehicle. However, you must get the correct wheels, or you may encounter challenges installing them.
Tire And Wheel Sizes
The tires and wheels installed on your vehicle when it is new meet specific needs that the manufacturer has determined are necessary for the car or truck. Modern vehicles use the tire size and inflation levels as part of the suspension system, so changing the tires and adding custom wheels to the car must be done carefully, or the change could alter the vehicle's handling.
When considering custom wheels for cosmetic reasons, using a set of wheels the same size as the factory wheels is a good option. However, if you are moving to a low-profile wheel or altering the size of the tire and wheel combination, it is a good idea to talk with a trained professional at a tire shop about what you want to do with the car and how to achieve that goal safely.
When changing the tire and wheel size, you must ensure that the combination will fit inside the fenders and not hit the suspension or fenders as you drive. A low-profile tire with a larger wheel diameter that nets the same height and width as the stock wheel and tire package is an excellent option that can give you the style you are after without changing the car's performance or causing fitment issues.
Performance Tires And Wheels
Performance tires and wheels often offer more grip and better street or track performance but are typically made from softer rubber compounds that wear much faster than the tires that came with your car. The tires may offer better handling, cornering, or starting line performance at the drag strip, but if they wear out quickly, they can be cost-prohibitive.
Finding a set of performance tires and custom wheels that offer more performance without the wear problem is possible, but you may need to discuss the options with a tire shop or the tire manufacturer to determine the tire you need. If you are considering wider tires, you may need custom wheels with a modified offset to center the tire in the wheel well.
Often finding the right wheel requires some measuring and test fitting of several wheel styles to find the best option. A tire shop that carries custom wheels can help you determine the correct offset for your wheels before ordering them. Many tire shops will have a selection of different wheels they can use to test fit them on your car and look for problem areas that could need addressing.
Reach out to a custom wheel shop like Lavish Motoring for more information.
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