2007 Porsche Cayman S — can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels?
2007 Porsche Cayman S, about 151,000 miles. Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tir…
Wheels, Tires & Alignment
Repair & Ownership
2021 BMW X5 — new tires are much louder than the old set
2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i, about 86,500 miles. Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound…
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE — 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…
Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
2022 Cadillac Escalade Sport, about 78,000 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd…
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…
2021 Nissan Rogue — 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…
2018 Toyota Camry — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close,…
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 — inside shoulder worn out while outside looks fine
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, about 53,000 miles. The tires looked okay until I checked the inner shoulder, which is much more worn. The car is slightly lowered. What…
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander — 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…
CommuterNomad729Community StarterOct 30, 20252018 Mitsubishi Outlander SENashville23 replies0 helpful
Question: 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…
Need advice: Can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels?
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 48,000 miles. Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total ti…
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…
2025 Hyundai Tucson — new tires are much louder than the old set
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited, about 22,000 miles. Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pat…
WeekendEnthusiast189Community StarterOct 7, 20252025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid LimitedLos Angeles3 replies0 helpful
2024 BMW i4 — going one inch smaller for winter wheels — Pennsylvania owner
2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 33,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper…
2023 Genesis G70 — new tires are much louder than the old set
2023 Genesis G70 3.3T, about 43,000 miles. Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound…
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback — inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, about 1,200 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rat…
2015 BMW 335i — square wheel setup on a car that came staggered
I am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track spares. Besides clearance, what handling changes should I expect?