I guess for most people, the wheel is a constant--instead, you choose what tires you want and usually most folks choose the OEM size.
Far as I know, most tire sizes are spec'd to be mounted on a range of wheel widths.
Let's consider General ALTIMAX HP 195/60/15 tires. These can be mounted on 15X5.5 to ---> 15X7 size wheels.
Question is, does it make a difference? Whether they are mounted on 5.5" width wheels or 7.0" width wheels?
Here's what I think (maybe because I read it online somewhere): The sidewall of the tire will be STIFFER mounted on a wider wheel. Has to do with convex shape of the sidewall.
Please chime in. Thanks.
Far as I know, most tire sizes are spec'd to be mounted on a range of wheel widths.
Let's consider General ALTIMAX HP 195/60/15 tires. These can be mounted on 15X5.5 to ---> 15X7 size wheels.
Question is, does it make a difference? Whether they are mounted on 5.5" width wheels or 7.0" width wheels?
Here's what I think (maybe because I read it online somewhere): The sidewall of the tire will be STIFFER mounted on a wider wheel. Has to do with convex shape of the sidewall.
Please chime in. Thanks.