Can Car Wheels Be Replaced with Larger Ones?
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Car wheels should be selected based on tire size, and one should not solely pursue larger dimensions. If only the wheels are changed without altering the tires, it can affect the proportional ratio between the tires and wheels. Wheels of changed sizes may not necessarily match the tires, which can easily lead to tire wear. It may also result in increased fuel consumption, heavier steering, and stronger tire grip. Relevant information about replacing tires and wheels: 1. Larger wheels causing bumpiness: Replacing wheels with larger sizes can enhance the driving experience to some extent, but another expression for a richer road feel is increased bumpiness. This is because the aspect ratio decreases, the tire walls become thinner, and the shock absorption and buffering capacity will decline. Additionally, due to the thinner tire walls, if you pass over large bumps without slowing down as you would with original tires, the tires will usually bulge. 2. Wider tires leading to higher fuel consumption: After installing wider tires, fuel consumption will increase because wider tires have greater friction, which naturally leads to higher fuel consumption. If larger tires are installed, the car may feel underpowered because the tire grip actually comes from tire friction, essentially increasing the friction area between the tires and the ground, thus increasing friction.
