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Car tire rims are measured in inches and or (mm)Millimeters. It usually depends if it is an american car or not. All none american and some american newer cars are in MM, older american cars/trucks are usually inches. Using Millimeters is more accurate since the increments are smaller. Example: 7inches =177.8mm

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Rims are wheels. Your tire goes on them.


What is the purpose of car rims?

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