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Quality is determine by the material of the rim and tire set. The rims should be heavy for their size and have a hefty appearance, since these will be what your car is running on.
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How do you tell what size rims to buy for a set of tires you already own?
Read the side of the tire. It should have a number such as 225/70/R15 The 225 is in millimeters, the 70 is a fraction or 70 % of the tread width the R is for Radial tire type and the 15 is the rim diameter. You can also measure the inside of the rim not to include the rim bead. Be sure to tell the rim manufacture the tire size to get a proper fit for the tire width.
How cheap can you get a rim and tire set?
Rim and tire prices tend to vary depending on the quality of the rims and the milage rating on the tires. Tire prices are set by the rim size, height and width of the tire. Rims are priced according to the material they rims are made of and the complexity of the rim design. Aluminum Alloy rims are more expensive than steel rims. You need to contact your local car parts store to determine the size and price that is right for you.
What is a rim offset?
Rim off set is the space from the back side to wher the rim. Mates /bolts up to the roter to find yours take the tire off lay a 2x4 on the rim not the tire tape measuredown from the back side.
What is a offset?
Rim off set is the space from the back side to wher the rim. Mates /bolts up to the roter to find yours take the tire off lay a 2x4 on the rim not the tire tape measuredown from the back side.
How do you mount tires?
Most basic method. You will need 2 large flat screwdrivers or flat pry bars around 18 inches long. Lay the rim on a flat surface on the ground, Take the tire and spread a thin film of grease on the flat edge where it meets the rim when mounted. Set the tire on the rim and push one side over the rim as far as you can, probably just under half way around. It may be possible to screw the tire onto the rim. Think of the wheel as a bolt and the tire as a nut. Takes a little practice. If this didn't work, kneel on the side of the tire that is over the rim. Only the inside edge will go on. Where the tire meets the rim, move about 2 inches further around the rim and put one of the screwdrivers between the rim and tire with the handle across the center of the rim. Lift up on the screwdriver to force the tire over the rim. Repeat the process until the entire inside lip of the tire is over the wheel. You will need to hold the other edge of the tire in place where the tire meet the wheel. You may use both screwdrivers going back and forth till the tire mounts. Same process on the outside edge of the tire. Push as much of the tire as you can over the rim and push it down till it is in the center of the rim so you have some room to work the edge of the tire over the rim. It is impossible to get the tire mounted if it isn't in the low part of the rim. I hope this is clear enough, it is one of those things that is much easier to demostrate than it is to describe.
Why must your hands never be on or near the tire rim as you attempt to fill the tire with air and set the the tire beads into place?
Because under this kind of inflation the beads snap into place quickly.
What does a 265 70 16 tire size fit on?
265 70 16 tire size will fit on 16 inch rims. The first numbers of the range indicate the tire face. The second set of numbers is the tire height. The last set of numbers indicates the rim size.
How do you fix a flat on a riding lawnmower?
Answer:If the tire is completely flat and off the rim, try tying a rope around the tire as tight as you can. then use an air compressor to put air in tire and get the tire to seat itself on the rim. After the tire is seated on the rim, remove the rope and fill tire until air pressure is correct. If this method does not work, try using a ratchet binder around tire. Crank binder down tight. Put a small amount of air in tire, to get tire to seat on rim. CAUTION do not put to much air in tire, ratchet binder will explode off tire when you release it (had to get 7 stitches in my thumb for that stunt). This should work.Answer:Forget whatever you have learned & use this trick; you will thank me later for the hour's of time you just saved.Get Vaseline, put it in the freezer for 30 minutes. Then set flat tire on edge of two blocks and put the Vaseline on the bottom, first between rim and tire, make sure the air valve is up! Then, have someone pull up on the tire and down on the rim. Then put the Vaseline in the crack on the top between the tire and rim. Then air that sucker up. Wow, was that easy or what? The Vaseline will squirt out around the rim; just scrape it up for the next tire. Pass this trick on to others. Note: it will take about a quart to do this, if all you can get is the small cans, try a tube of grease, it would be cheaper.
How do you remove lock nut on rim?
You're meant to use a specially keyed socket. If you don't have that, tire shops usually have a set of removal Tools.
What does uneven wear on the tire tell you?
uneven wear on your tire tells me that you dont rotate your tires and you probably need a new set of tires
Can you put 15 inch wheels on your 1992 Chevy s10 with 14 inch wheels?
Trucks usually have enough wheel well clearance to use 1" bigger rim. The REAL issue is the width of the 15" to the 14". Remember, the tire and rim combination must be able to clear the inner wheel well & suspension set up. Some may tell you not to worry about it and go for it, but I would be careful since its on turns where the tire will rub on the wheel wells. Note: Always consult a your local tire dealer specialist, the advise is usually free of charge.
Where can one purchase BBS tire rims?
BBS tire rims can be found at several different places. At Tirerack you can have BBS tire rims shipped to any installer near you. Andys Autosport may carry the tire and rim set that you are looking for. If neither of two are successful take a trip to your local tire dealership and one may find what he or she is looking for there.
