Tire Sizes
Tire Time!
How to Figure Out What Size Tires You Need
Tire Size Matters
By Matthew
Wright
There
is so much room for adjustment in terms of tire size that it would take an
encyclopedia to list them all.
Luckily,
you're smarter than the average tailgater, so here are some tools to decide for
yourself.
You
should also learn how to read your tire.
Tire Width
A wider tire will give your car better grip on dry
pavement, but your gas mileage will suffer.
Too
wide and your tires may rub your car's body, destroying the tire.
Narrow tires are better for traction in winter weather. But go
too narrow and you're creating a safety risk.
Your car relies on how much rubber touches the road to keep you
going in the right direction.
Unless you're trying to do some serious experimenting or you are
being advised by a pro, you should always
go with the size tire the auto manufacturer suggests.
Aspect Ratio
A tire's aspect ratio determines how tall the sidewall is.
A
lower, stiffer sidewall will greatly improve cornering but will make your car's
ride a little harsher.
That's
why a Cadillac has a nice big bubble tire while a Porsche looks like somebody
put a black rubber band around the rim.
Changing
the aspect ratio too much can throw your speedometer off, which is why some
people go a Plus-One setup.
This
way you have the benefit of solid cornering and you'll know how fast you're going.
Wheel Diameter
This is pretty much non-negotiable.
If your car has 16-inch wheels, you'll need 16-inch tires.
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.
Matthew Wright has been trained in both journalism and
auto repair, with extensive experience in both fields. He attended Georgia
State University's well known school of journalism, where he studied news
writing. Prior to this he worked for years in the automotive industry, running
a repair facility in Atlanta before moving to the great state of New York.
Experience
Matthew has experience in both journalism and
auto repair. He has worked in the automotive industry since 1989, specializing
in European auto repair and rebuilding. After almost a decade in the business,
he began working as a reporter in 1996, and has held positions as a newspaper
staff writer and magazine editor. After some years in journalism, he returned
to the automotive world, opening an exclusive repair and restoration facility
for vintage European makes.
Education
Matthew attended Georgia State University where
he studied print journalism and held the position of news editor at the
University's weekly newspaper, but the real education came from years of
maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing both my own cars and those for our
first repair facility, Wright Brothers Automotive. There is no substitute for
experience, and Matthew's experience goes back to 1989.
Matthew Wright
Doing your own auto repair, troubleshooting and
maintenance can be very rewarding! Not only will you save money by avoiding
some trips to the repair shop, the more you fix yourself the better you know
your car, and that makes sense on all fronts. With a little help, you can be
greasy and accomplished in no time at all. And for those times that a trip to
the mechanic is unavoidable, you'll know when you're being treated fairly and
when somebody might be trying to rip you off. Throw a little mechanic-speak
back at those guys and watch their tune change before your eyes. Now get out
there and dirty up!
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