2007-05-30 12:48:25 · 10 answers · asked by kthorshov 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Bigger wheels typically give a stiffer, more controlled ride (better handling), but at the cost of a less-smooth ride and more road noise. But I think the biggest driving force behind bigger wheels is that people just think they look better.
They are definitely more expensive to replace -- I've got 16" wheels on my car and it cost me $125/tire to replace them. Nowadays manufacturers are offering 17" and 18" rims on upgrade packages, which can easily cost $200 per tire to replace. Ouch!
2007-05-30 13:10:18 · answer #1 · answered by nevergonnaletyoudown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My car has 16" wheels and they are more expensive than the other ones. Sometimes it is also hard to find a place that has the machine to put them on. I live in a small town though so that could be the problem.
Sorry I don't know anything else. I think this car handles better than my old one, but I don't know if that is because of the tires or the car itself.
2007-05-30 12:53:00 · answer #2 · answered by Pamela G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 16" wheels will not have as nice as a ride as the 15".
2007-05-30 13:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by Hey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are able to no longer do burnouts in a Celica, maximum rear wheel force automobiles do them by using fact the rear end is lighter, in FWD you have the load on the engine on the force wheel, so rather you get traction, no longer slip, until you pour some bleach down FWD is extra effectual (much less HP loss) so extra skill gets all the way down to the floor, extra effectual gasoline economic equipment and extra effectual handling, esp in slippery situations.
2016-11-23 19:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by edick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cost of replacement tires is an issue sometimes depending on the vehicle. The larger wheels don't necessarily give more ground clearance though.
2007-05-30 12:55:30 · answer #5 · answered by Bill S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As already mentioned, the 16" wheels will be a bit bigger, more expensive, possibly harder to replace, and give you a less smoother drive.
Like many other things in life, bigger isn't always better! :)
2007-05-30 13:59:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just bought a SUV and didn't realize the tires are 16". They cost a LOT more. They have 17" now too. They wear longer, tho.
2007-05-30 12:54:09 · answer #7 · answered by PATRICIA MS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the price of the tires when you have to replace them
2007-05-30 12:51:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other than price, I can't think of any other cons...
2007-06-03 07:26:33 · answer #9 · answered by jldude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this concerns rim size. bigger rim size less sidewall on tire less tire sway better handling.
2007-05-30 12:53:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋