What does a wider rim do to a tire?
What does a wider rim do to a tire?
Wider rims reduce this and create a stiffer (sideways) tire-rim combination. That means your bike may actually go where you point it. Additionally, assuming the edges of the rim are properly shaped, a wider rim can reduce the chance of pinch flats. So far, so good.
What size tire will fit my rim?
Wheel Size (Rim Diameter)
- Located after Construction is the wheel size, which tells us the size of the wheel/rim that the tire is intended to fit and is measured from one end of the wheel to the other.
- If the tire size is 255/60 R16, the 16 means that the wheel is 16″ in diameter.
How much does rim width matter?
The wider the rim, the heavier the wheel. This extra weight can make it more difficult to accelerate, resulting in slower acceleration speeds. If you enjoy going from 0 to 60 quickly, don’t upsize your wheels too much. But if you have a car that you think can handle the extra weight just fine, go a little wider.
What rim width do I need?
Equivalency table
| Rim width | Minimum tire width | Ideal tire width |
|---|---|---|
| 5,0 Inches | 155 mm | 165 or 175 mm |
| 5,5 Inches | 165 mm | 175 or 185 mm |
| 6,0 Inches | 175 mm | 185 or 195 mm |
| 6,5 Inches | 185 mm | 195 or 205 mm |
Does a wider rim make tire wider?
Widening the rim effectively loosens that semi-circle. As the rim gets wider, the tire becomes both wider and taller. Of course, in a hypothetical case, if you widen the rim far enough (wider than the tire width), the tire’s height will indeed be less.
Can I put 205 tires on 195 rims?
If it’s a 6″ rim then 195 is bang on, 205 would be on the maximum. If it’s a 6.5″ rim then 195 or 205 will both be fine. If it’s a 7″ rim then 195 would be on the minimum and 205 would be bang on. It will absolutely fine right up until you have an accident and then…
What is rim width on a tire?
The rim width (also referred to as wheel width) is measured from rim flange to rim flange. The rim flange is the mounting surface that the tire sits on when mounted to the rim, as seen in the image above. The rim width plays a key role when replacing rims or modifying your tire size.