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Drivers need to do everything they can to eek out the best gas mileage possible from their vehicles. Having the right size of wheels and tires, filled to the correct pressure, can make a big difference in the gas mileage a vehicle gets. Most vehicles have this information recorded just inside the drivers side door. This information may also be found in the owner's manual for most vehicles. When shopping for new wheels and tires for a car, be sure to purchase the sizes recommended by the vehicle manufacturer to get the optimal gas mileage the auto is rated for.
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Can wheels and tires affect gas mileage?
Yes.
Can you put fifteen inch tires on a ninety eight Cavalier without affecting the transmittion or speedometer?
You can put 15" wheels on the 1998 cavalier as long as you have the right bolt pattern, and the tires must be the right profile and offset. Putting different wheels on your car will not have an affect on your transmission however, in order to prevent the mileage from being thrown off make sure your tires are balanced and that you have a professional wheel allignment done after the new wheels are put on.
Can the right tires help with mileage?
Yes, in fact, rotating and replacing tires regularly is essential for maintaining your car's optimum gas mileage.
Can trailer wheels be used on cars?
No. Trailer tires and wheels are designed for trailers only. The tires should say right on them "For Trailer Use Only".
Where could I get gas mileage consumption tips?
I do oil changes and to make sure all tires are the the right pressure, if tires arent right pressure you lose gas mileage and regular oil changes and rad flushes.
30x9.50R15LT Tires fit on 16'' wheels?
The number right after the 'R' (as in Radial tires), is the diameter. These tires are 15 inch diameter Light Truck (LT) tires. They won't fit on 16 in wheels. Sorry. 15 in tires on 16 in rims is very dangerous. Do not try it.
Can one put 16 tires and wheels on a 2008 Silverado crew cab LTZ that currently has the optional 20 wheels with terrible tires for winter driving?
Yes they will fit right on there.
How many tires on a Boeing 777?
Wheels or tires? if tires, 14. If wheels, 7. There are 2 tires per wheel.
Wheels and Tires?
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Do wheels for 185 70 r14 tires fit 205 70 r15 tires?
Of course not you cannot install 15 inch tires on 14 inch wheels or vice versa. 14 inch wheels require 14 inch tires, and 15 inch wheels require 15 inch tires.
Will a leveling kit reduce gas mileage on a 2006 Nissan Titan?
My research has shown that if you don't add bigger wheels and tires the gas mileage will stay about the same. Maybe at worst you might lose 1/2 of a mpg.
Where can one find cheap wheels and tires?
Cheap wheels and tires can be purchased at various retailers online. The most popular websites for cheap wheels are Tire Rack, Amazon and Online Tires.
