Tires & Wheel Packages

Moving from 16-inch to 17-inch wheels is not simply a matter of fitting a larger rim. The wheel diameter increases by 1 inch, so the tire normally needs a shorter sidewall to keep ...

Plus-sizing means fitting a larger-diameter wheel with a lower-profile tire so the tire-and-wheel assembly remains close to the vehicle’s original overall diameter. Done correctly,...

Tire stretch is the practice of fitting a tire that is relatively narrow for the wheel width. The tire beads remain seated on the wheel, but the sidewalls angle outward from the be...

Tire Rub Over Bumps: How to Diagnose Dynamic Clearance A wheel-and-tire package that only rubs on bumps, dips, driveway entrances, or during hard cornering has a dynamic clearance ...

A square setup uses the same wheel and tire size at all four corners. Converting to a staggered setup means fitting a wider wheel and usually a wider tire on the rear axle while re...