Do I Need to Change the Rims When Switching to Wider Tires?

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SanClaire
07/30/25 7:08am
Tire widening requires changing the rims. Below is an introduction to relevant information about changing car tires: Aspect Ratio: Widening the tires necessitates reducing the aspect ratio. For example, changing from 205/55R16 to 215/50R16, where the middle number represents the aspect ratio. The international standard tire code expresses the section height and aspect ratio as a percentage in millimeters. This is followed by the tire type code, rim diameter (in inches), load index (permissible load capacity code), and permissible speed code. Tire Specifications: It is recommended to maintain the same tire specifications as those originally equipped on the vehicle. If changes to the tire specifications are necessary, professional modification shops should be consulted for tire upgrades, or advice should be sought from the vehicle manufacturer.
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