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Been thinking about changing the size of your vehicle’s tires? Well, putting bigger tires on your car or light truck will change more than just how it looks. With today’s modern cars, this seemingly simple change is anything but; many factors go into this decision. Keep reading to find out all the pros and cons of changing your tire size.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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You can put bigger tires on your vehicle, but do your research first!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Can you put bigger tires on your vehicle?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can put bigger tires on your vehicle, but it’s best to do your research first to know what you’re getting into. After installing larger tires, many people are surprised at all the complex changes to their vehicles. Tire size can have an effect on steering, traction, fuel economy, braking system, and even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to consider when installing larger tires<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There’s a reason why vehicles are manufactured with specific tire sizes in mind. Most cars have powerful onboard computers that monitor all sorts of things based on your vehicle’s tire diameter, wheel size, etc. Different tire sizes are going to change the calculations used to monitor things such as speed, mileage, tire pressure, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Weigh all pros and cons before installing larger tires to your car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

If you want to alter your tire size, put on larger wheels or are interested in upsizing, this can have a lot of unintended consequences for your vehicle. Many of the electronic safety aids in your vehicle, such as the anti-lock braking system and traction control, may not function normally. But there are plenty of good reasons to put larger tires on your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wheels vs. tires<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wheels and tires are terms that are often used interchangeably, but it’s important to understand the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wheels are the metal cylinders that attach to the axle via the lug nuts, which seem to require Herculean strength to remove. The inner and outer edges of the wheels are known as rims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tire refers to the rubber piece which fits onto the wheel and fills with air. Tires are the only part of the car which actually touch the ground (unless you have seriously screwed up), and so they provide all of the traction so important for braking, cornering, handling, and the like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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