Anyone else: Can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels?
Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do you v…
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2022 Lexus GX 460 — can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels?
Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do you v…
2022 Volvo XC90 — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements sho…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 39,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall.
2018 Subaru Forester — inside shoulder worn out while outside looks fine
2018 Subaru Forester 2.5i, about 33,500 miles. The tires looked okay until I checked the inner shoulder, which is much more worn. The car is slightly lowered.…
Question: Can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels?
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited, about 151,000 miles. Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping to…
ShiftBuilder89Community StarterAug 31, 20262023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 LimitedLos Angeles9 replies0 helpful
1990 Ford F-150 XLT — question: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
1990 Ford F-150 XLT, about 96,000 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fi…
2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 — inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…
QuietGuy73Community StarterAug 28, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51New Jersey12 replies0 helpful
2016 Audi A4 — new tires are much louder than the old set — anyone dealt with this recently?
Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I verify balance and alignment…
2018 Ford Mustang GT — need advice: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…
2024 Audi Q5 — square wheel setup on a car that came staggered
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus, about 33,500 miles. I am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track spares. Besides clearance, w…
2024 Chevrolet Corvette — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements sho…
NoMarkupFan817Community StarterMar 9, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51Brooklyn0 replies0 helpful
2013 Nissan 370Z — new tires are much louder than the old set
Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I verify balance and alignment…
2024 Tesla Model Y — inside shoulder worn out while outside looks fine
The tires looked okay until I checked the inner shoulder, which is much more worn. The car is slightly lowered. What alignment measurements matter most if I wa…
2018 Cadillac CTS-V — going one inch smaller for winter wheels — anyone dealt with this recently?
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 65,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper a…
2024 Volkswagen Golf R — new tires are much louder than the old set
Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I verify balance and alignment…
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe — new tires are much louder than the old set
Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I verify balance and alignment…
2024 Jeep Gladiator — new tires are much louder than the old set
2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave, about 36,000 miles. Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/com…
Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — question: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 151,000 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather…