Helpful tips

Whats the biggest tire I can put on my rim?

Whats the biggest tire I can put on my rim?

Depending on your vehicle make and model, you can sometimes fit up to 33″ tires on your truck if it is un-lifted. Although bigger ones might fit, they can interfere you’re your vehicles balance and suspension. However, if your truck is lifted it could accommodate tires of 37″ or more depending on the size of the lift.

Is it illegal for wheels to stick out?

If tires are sticking outside the flaps, then it is illegal. We can verify tires sticking outside the fender wells is not illegal, but if the total width of a vehicle is more than 8 feet, it is against the law.

Do larger rims affect performance?

In general, larger wheels are heavier, and additional weight hinders performance.

Are 2 piece wheels legal?

The only illegal ones are the ones that have the split in the drop center area of the rim. These can not be visually inspected to verify they are correctly seated. The rims with the locking rings out at the edge that can be visualy checked for proper seating are still in use.

Can you get pulled over for tires sticking out?

Tires cannot project beyond the vehicle at all without some sort of protection. Relying on just this rule, you might get the impression that the tire can stick out past the fender as long as there is a mud flap behind it.

Are bigger rims better?

While larger-diameter wheels and tires should improve handling and high-speed performance, lower-profile tires also tend to have a firmer ride and may be noisier than the smaller, standard rubber. Bigger wheels cost more money.

When I turn my tires when rubbing?

There are several factors that affect whether or not your tires rub when turning: Wheel offset – how far the wheel (and the tire attached to it) sticks out from the edge of the truck. Amount of lift, if any. This can make them rub just like having wheels without enough offset, or wheels that are too deep.