They need to be balanced. This is done by placing them on a machine which spins the wheels and determines where and how much weight to put along the rim. The weights are either clamped along the rim or there are self-adhesive weights that can be stuck to the inside on custom rims.
No. Just make sure you pick a reasonable size rim/tire package for your car. And make sure the bolt pattern for the hub and the rim are the same.
You can put 245 70 16 tires on the 2009 Ford Escape but you will need to change the rims. This model comes with the standard rim that is 17 inches.
17inch rim max
No. It is very dangerous to attempt to put the wrong tires on a rim.
Depends on if the rim will fit over the brakes.
No. You will not get the tire on the rim without tearing it.
The lug pattern is the same but the 2003 has a larger disk brake needing a 17" rim so a 16" rim off a 2001 will not fit. However you could put the 03 rims on the 01.
No, it is not possible to put tubeless tires on any rim. Tubeless tires require specific rims that are designed to be airtight without the need for an inner tube. Attempting to put tubeless tires on rims that are not designed for them can result in safety hazards and performance issues.
Yes, there is the North Rim and the South Rim.
this is how much of the rim sticks past centerline. positive offset will put the rim further under the fenders, and negative offset will make the wheels stick out more.
I've never done it but I have talked to people that have done it with bigger tires and rim sizes 15 inch tires only fit on 15 inch rims. You can put 15 inch rims on a truck that came with 16 inch rims if they are the same bolt pattern.