If you want to put bigger rims on your car can you just go and buy them and install them with having to do anything else other then remove the old ones and put on the new ones?

Answer 1

AnswerWhen upgrading to larger rims there are a few things to keep in mind such as number of studs, many smaller passenger cars use 4 Lug while medium and large size sedans use 5 Lug wheels. Along with the number of Studs there are different Stud patterns such as 4x100, 4x114.3 for 4 Stud wheels, and 5x100, 5x114.3 plus others. Wheel offset is also another thing to keep in mind as there are positive and negative offsets.

E.g. You may see Numbers like this "+50" which means plus 50 offset.

If the incorrect offset rim/tire combination is used scrubbing on shocks or other components may occur, this can also be said for the width of the tire used. Generally with larger diameter rim the width may also be increased.

E.g. Stock rims/tires were 15x6 (15" in Diameter and 6" Wide) with 205/60R15 where the 205 is the tire width, 60 is the aspect ratio of the sidewall, and 15 is the diameter of the rim. Larger after market tire/rim may be 245/45R17 on a 17x8 rim, the width of the rim may not contact the shock or other components, but the tire width may contact the shock/other components.

There are several online converters and list that will show what rim/tire combo will replace your stock wheels, but the problem of offset and tire width may still need to be investigated/test fitted.

Just a tip install lock nuts on each wheel so that it makes it harder but not impossible for people to steal your wheels. Some rims may even require smaller nuts such as on multi-stud wheels where the nuts may already use a special pattern.

Fenders/Guards may need to be rolled if a too large rim/tire combo is used, especially if the vehicle is also being lowered.

Answer 2

Just putting bigger rims on your car without considering other factors can lead to issues such as incorrect fitment, affecting vehicle performance, speedometer accuracy, and potentially causing rubbing issues. It's important to also consider the tire size, suspension modifications, and recalibrating the speedometer to ensure proper functioning and safety. Consulting with a professional or specialist is recommended before making any changes.