Do I Need to Change the Wheel Hub When Replacing Car Tires?

[VonIsaac]

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.