Rim Damage and Tire Size
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Rim Damage and Tire Size
OK. I haven't seen any threads on this. If I switch my tires from a low profile (narrow sidewall) to a taller tire (wider sidewall), I SHOULD decrease the likelihood of expensive rim damage, right? I understand that by doing this, I compromise performance (slightly). This winter left a huge amount of road damage on the streets and I've taken quite a few hits on my rims that resulted in at least one rim damaged beyond repair and needed replacement. $500 is alot to have to spend because the Road Department can't get their act together. Sure I can and have file a claim with the D.O.T.; but what a headache to try and recover that money! So I'm looking for a way to avoid the out-of-pocket expense, at least improving my odds.
I have a stock size on there now....225/45/18. I'm thinking of mounting 235/50/18's, probably All Seasons, which I have now as well. (Yes, I know that the 2nd number is the ratio of width to the height...45's are slightly shorter in height than 50's, if the width is the same...likewise, I think a 235/50 and a 225/45 will result in approximately the same diameter tire) It's not a Track Car. I don't need to optimize the performance. Would it be better to consider switching to 17 inch rims and get an even taller tire? I might think about doing this, Long-Term, if the 50's don't buy me enough protection.
Anybody have any thoughts on this? All other specs being equal, of course.
I have a stock size on there now....225/45/18. I'm thinking of mounting 235/50/18's, probably All Seasons, which I have now as well. (Yes, I know that the 2nd number is the ratio of width to the height...45's are slightly shorter in height than 50's, if the width is the same...likewise, I think a 235/50 and a 225/45 will result in approximately the same diameter tire) It's not a Track Car. I don't need to optimize the performance. Would it be better to consider switching to 17 inch rims and get an even taller tire? I might think about doing this, Long-Term, if the 50's don't buy me enough protection.
Anybody have any thoughts on this? All other specs being equal, of course.
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^ There are tires that offer some protection via a reinforced rim lip, e.g. the Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season. http://www.goodyeartires.com/cfmx/we...e&ms=#features
No problem with the brakes and a 17" rim.
No problem with the brakes and a 17" rim.
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Now I have to figure out what tire size to get. But that's what this forum is for, right? Thanks Huey!
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