Do I Need to Change the Wheel Hub When Replacing Car Tires?
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When replacing car tires, whether you need to change the wheel hub depends on the width of the new tires: 1. As long as the wheel hub size remains the same, you can replace the tires. However, switching to wider tires may slightly increase fuel consumption, but it improves grip performance and reduces braking distance accordingly. 2. Generally, when changing the wheel hub, the tire width can be increased (or decreased) by 1-2 levels. For example, if the original tire width is 215, you can directly replace it with 220 or up to 225. If you switch to 235, there may be safety hazards, especially during emergency braking, as it can easily cause the tire to dislodge. Additional Information: Depending on the characteristics and requirements of different car models, the surface treatment process of the wheel hub can vary, mainly divided into painting and electroplating. For ordinary car models, the appearance of the wheel hub is less considered, with good heat dissipation being a basic requirement. The process usually involves painting, which includes spraying and then baking, making it cost-effective, vibrant in color, and long-lasting. Even if the vehicle is scrapped, the color of the wheel hub remains unchanged.
I see many car enthusiasts struggling with this issue. Actually, changing tires doesn't necessarily mean you have to change the rims as well! Rims last much longer than tires. When I replaced four tires last time, the mechanic said that as long as the rims aren't deformed or cracked, the bolt holes aren't stripped, and the edges aren't severely scratched, they can definitely be reused. Just make sure the tire pressure monitoring sensors are carefully removed and installed on the new rims. The only situation where you must change the rims is if they're damaged, like being deformed from hitting a pothole, otherwise it's just a waste of money. Of course, if you want to upgrade to forged rims for weight reduction or for a cooler style, that's a different story.
