Can I put an 18-inch tire on a 17 inch rim?

No, a tire with a 17 or 18″ diameter will not work on a rim with a 17.5″ diameter. Putting a 17″ tire on the rim will tear it up and the bead will not seat if you attempt to put the 18″ tire on the rim. You will never get it to take and hold air.

Can I put any 17 inch tire on a 17 inch rim?

Yes, they can be installed. Basically speaking any 17 inch rim can fit a 17 inch tire. By going with a 255/55/17, you’re going to have a smaller side wall.

What is the difference between 17 and 18-inch tire?

It comes down to more subjective measures, apparently. The smaller 17-inch tires represent the most comfortable ride thanks to the larger sidewall. The 18-inch tires create a bit more road noise, and this is further exacerbated when the car jumps up to the 19-inch wheels and tires.

What’s the biggest size tire you can put on a 17-inch rim?

The largest size for 17-inch rims is a 54-inch tire (54/19.5R17). Some of the most popular or common sizes for 17-inch rim tires are 265/70R17, 225/65R17, and 215/55R17.

Can I put 17-inch rims on my car?

If you want to install 17-inch wheels, you will have to use a tire with a smaller height in order to maintain an overall (wheel + tire) diameter close to 25.6 inches. So you need a tire height of half of (25.6 – 17), or 4.3 inches.

How do you know if a tire will fit your rim?

Width and diameter are the two factors that determine tire and rim compatibility. For diameter you’ll need to be sure that your tires and wheels are an exact match, e.g. a 215/65R17 tire will only fit on a 17″ diameter wheel. For example a tire size 285/35-19 has a tread width of 9.9″.

Can I use 17 tires on 16 rims?

You have to replace tires and wheels. You can’t put a 17 inch tire on a 16 inch wheel. You have to purchase both.

Will 33 inch tires fit on 17 inch rims?

33-inch tires work well with rims that measure 15 or 16 inches in width, while 35-inch tires should only be used with rims that are at least 17-inches wide.