I have a 2000 plymouth neon. I want to get these wheels/rims that only come in 17 and 18 inch. what adjustments can be made to fit them on my car the currently has 15 inch wheels. are there any disadvantages with the new "adjustments" if any??
2007-03-14 12:36:27 · 5 answers · asked by Jay 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
basically when the 15s come off can i just stick on the 17s? or do i need to change the suspension, etc.
2007-03-14 12:42:03 · update #1
what about 4 or 5 lugn nut. i have a 5 on my car. the rims are 4.
2007-03-14 13:09:05 · update #2
Make sure the overall diameter and width of the tires are the same size as what you are taking off - for example a 15 inch, 65 series 205 tire (205/65/15) will have the same overall size as a 205/55/17. By keeping the size close you will have a minimal error on your speedometer. By keeping the overall size roughly the same no major changes are necessary - providing the offset/backspacing is the same.
Anytime you reduce the side wall (In this case from a 65 to a 55 - the side wall - distance from rim to tread - shrinks from 133 mm to 113 mm) expect a rougher ride. Also - anytime the rims get larger - this usually means more weight and more energy to stop or accelerate.
Go to a reputable tire store to get the tires sized right for your application.
2007-03-14 12:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by Bill c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you already have the rims and they have 4 lug holes but your hubs have 5 lug studs, sell the wheels. They won't work. You just can't get 5 bolts through 4 holes, especially since only one bolt will line up with a hole if you try to put them on.
Otherwise, the Neon is quite capable of taking a 17-inch wheel and such wheels are fitted from the factory on SRT4 models using a 205/50R17 93Y tire size. So long as the wheel is the correct offset and of course bolt pattern, no worries.
2007-03-15 03:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bill c. is close, except the size 205/55r17 is not made. When you find a 17" wheel you like, the tire size you will want to use is either 215/55r17 or 225/50r17. both are Nissan factory approved sizes. i would suggest Toyo or Pirelli tires, though Nexen is a good brand also at a lower price point.
Good luck.
2007-03-14 12:52:26 · answer #3 · answered by Gordon L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't put 4 hole rims on a 5 lug hub. You'll have to get some rims that have the same bolt hole pattern as your car. Good luck
2007-03-14 15:38:06 · answer #4 · answered by gejandsons 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rise the car
2007-03-14 12:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by ayhankaygisiz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋