2007-09-09 06:50:38 · 4 answers · asked by julian_yong 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Of course it will. Even changing from one tire to another in the OE size on the stock wheels will effect the handling.
The larger wheels will probably be heavier than the current ones, which will increase the un-sprung weight the suspension has to deal with. They may be wider too which will change how the tire seats and therefore responds under lateral loads.
For the new tires you will need will probably be wider and will definately have a lower aspect ratio. Both of those things will dramatically effect handling. The new tires may also require a higher inflation pressure (lower profile tires have lower load carrying capacities) which again will effect handling.
2007-09-09 07:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It will also effect your speedometer and gas mileage.
On a rear wheel drive vehicle, it can also effect your turning ratio and cause some over steering on sharp curves. This becomes more pronounced on road conditions and tire width and tread pattern.
2007-09-09 14:00:17 · answer #2 · answered by Dusty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not so much that you'd notice. The only thing that will be affected is the speedometer, which will read slightly higher than you're actually moving! Thanks for asking. Good luck!
2007-09-09 13:59:41 · answer #3 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah but not much, probably wouldn't even notice it unless you get some kind of performance tires with it.
2007-09-09 14:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋