Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / NewStats: 3,194,825 members, 7,956,115 topics. Date: Monday, 23 September 2024 at 03:03 AM |
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Car Talk / What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels (8997 Views)
Car Driving On Three Wheels In Lagos (PHOTOS) / Donald Trump's Beast Vs Vladimir Putin's Bunker On Wheels (Photo Comparison) / Diesel-powered Vehicles: Their Advantages And Disadvantages (2) (3) (4)
What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by RazaqMB(m): 6:03pm On Dec 11, 2016 |
Hello everyone I would like to know the advantages and disadvantages of having large wheels with small tyre bezels on a car. I have been asking mechanics and some car enthusiasts about having larger wheels but one answer stood out from a mechanic. He said cars with larger wheels tend to have their tyres burst easily so I'm wondering if that's true. I was planning on putting a 17inch rim on my car(225/50/r17 or 205/55/r17) but on hearing this I got scared so I decided to ask the house. Thanks in advance |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by SpaceAngel: 8:05am On Dec 12, 2016 |
Google is your friend https://www.google.com.ng/search?q=effect+of+larger+tires&oq=effect+of+larg&aqs=chrome.3.69i57j0l3.10351j0j4&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#xxri=2 2 Likes |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by nurey(m): 8:27am On Dec 12, 2016 |
It has been discussed here before. I guess you are making example of the Range Rover 20s tyre setup, the tyre is very good for road handling and Co but not too good on Roads with potholes and crater, it will spoil the rim and may cause tyre bust. Because the tyre surface is very slim, when you enter potholes with medium speed, your rim would bend, you loose air, worst case scenario the tyre may get punctured too. When switching tyre configuration you need to consider your shocks, spring and wheel arc (you won't like the body to touch the tyre constantly it is detrimental). 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by RazaqMB(m): 9:54am On Dec 12, 2016 |
nurey:thanks for this. Well it's a 2000 camry and the tyres that came with it is a 205/65/r15 so after doing a little calculation I found out that the total diameter of the tyre is 64.75cm but with either of the tyres above, I found out that in order to avoid body touch my best bets were either 225/50/r17 which has Total diameter of 65.68cm or 205/55/r17 which has a total diameter of 65.73 which is roughly 1cm different from the stock so I probably won't have body touch issues.my main concern is the tyre burst issue because I see some accords, camrys, bmws with 225/50/r17 and hardly hear tyre bust 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by Emblj: 12:13pm On Dec 12, 2016 |
My sincere advice is to use the manufacturer' s recommended tyre rim size. This will be seen on the nameplate somewhere around your door (driver'side either front or back). Using tyre rim size different from the recommended affects the stability of your car in the sense that the centre of gravity is altered . This makes the vehicle less resistant to fall. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by Kashif(m): 2:18pm On Dec 12, 2016 |
RazaqMB: It is best to use recommended tyre sizes but if you must change it, ensure you do not alter the width size which in your case is 205. Leave that number alone. Reduce it and reduce stability. Increase it and increase fuel consumption and body touch. Reduced tyre wall comes with increased pressure, which in turn brings rough ride with it. Driving along bumpy roads will be unforgiving. There is higher risk of deforming the tyre and rim if you run into a ditch. It however comes with a low rollover risk in case of a blowout. It should be cheaper I think. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by RazaqMB(m): 3:59pm On Dec 12, 2016 |
Kashif:thanks. This is helpful I will stick to the 205 width which means 205/55/r17. |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by seunlly(m): 6:57am On Dec 17, 2016 |
Expert in the aos.
Over to u
|
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by AgreatMan: 6:57am On Dec 17, 2016 |
nurey: Why do you think the rim will bend? strength has nothing to do with size. 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by opethom(m): 6:57am On Dec 17, 2016 |
how do I know when I don't even have a bicycle? 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by Hurlstarling: 7:00am On Dec 17, 2016 |
Just check my signature |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by femi4: 7:05am On Dec 17, 2016 |
Guy, use manufacturer specification and stop doing unnecessary calculations of diameters. The manufacturer put many things into consideration before coming out with the specified tyre size for your vehicle. 7 Likes |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by Abbeyme: 7:08am On Dec 17, 2016 |
Nice thread. |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by DaBullIT(m): 7:13am On Dec 17, 2016 |
Wetin una dey discuss for here ? |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by Okaakoko(m): 7:17am On Dec 17, 2016 |
all I know is, I want to change mine to rim 15. rim 15 tyres are cheaper 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by Rexnegro(m): 7:20am On Dec 17, 2016 |
RazaqMB:everything got spec You know, if You decide to do otherwise then whatever The outcome take it like That |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by chuka5000(m): 7:25am On Dec 17, 2016 |
P'mp ur ride up with any wheel and tyre u want. just don't over speed. and be cautious with potholes. the car won't last forever even if u follow factory recommendations. so enjoy the one u have now. thank me later 4 Likes |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by sakalisis(m): 7:26am On Dec 17, 2016 |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by MrHighSea: 7:34am On Dec 17, 2016 |
Thread for ppl that own cars and not jets. #flyout 2 Likes |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by RazaqMB(m): 7:35am On Dec 17, 2016 |
Rexnegro:I just look at other vehicles with these spec of tyres and I feel I could go with them to |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by RazaqMB(m): 7:37am On Dec 17, 2016 |
chuka5000:thanks jarey 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by RazaqMB(m): 7:38am On Dec 17, 2016 |
Rexnegro:well as long as I don't over speed and dive into potholes I think I should be fine |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by RazaqMB(m): 7:39am On Dec 17, 2016 |
Okaakoko:what was there before? |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by InvertedHammer: 7:47am On Dec 17, 2016 |
RazaqMB: Adv: -Better handling. -Low profile tires have higher speed rating. Disadv: -They cause drag resulting in higher fuel consumption. -It distorts your speedometer calibration (you could be going 100km/hr but your guage reads 85km/hr) -The ride is bumpy (you will feel gallops more) -Your wheel is at risk of bending/damaging if you enter a gallop. Summary: They are not good on Nigeria roads. 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by akmath: 9:08am On Dec 17, 2016 |
I love Nairaland. |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by examhall(f): 9:16am On Dec 17, 2016 |
What the heck are you doing in this thread? chocodaviva |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by nurey(m): 10:15am On Dec 17, 2016 |
AgreatMan: If you actually own a car, then tell me what happens to your tyre if you enter a pothole at 40km/h? 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by peterbello(m): 1:28pm On Dec 17, 2016 |
RazaqMB: This site might help you choose the right tyre size: https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by apache77(m): 2:08pm On Dec 17, 2016 |
I use 275/75/R20. Rim size 20.my brother, its been no picnic.low profile just doest cut it.for the effixy yes. Picks nails easily, very difficult to get spare, just anywhere. One tire on my car is 60k, not even michellin. To avoid stories that touch, stick to smaller tires...if u r R15,keep to your 15.am thinkin of bringing mine back to 17 2 Likes |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by RazaqMB(m): 2:10pm On Dec 17, 2016 |
peterbello:this helps alot. According to this, I'm not far off from my calculation. I will go ahead with it 1 Like |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by RazaqMB(m): 2:14pm On Dec 17, 2016 |
apache77:hmmm.. got to think about this |
Re: What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Large Wheels And Small Tyre Bezels by 400billionman: 3:01pm On Dec 17, 2016 |
Large alloy rims are not good for your pocket. Your rims will bend often with bad roads. You can't fix alloy rims manually. Your tyres will burst faster on bad roads. You will do wheel alignment and balancing often.. Whats the gain ? |
Help! Am In Love With G-wagon. Only The Latest Model Will Do. / How To Restore A Flooded Car's Engine. / Hmnm... To Buy Or Not To Buy. Mercedes Benz 1988 500 SEC
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 53 |