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Do all 4 wheels have to be the same size?

Do all 4 wheels have to be the same size?

It should go without saying, but all wheel drive and four wheel drives vehicles should have the same tire size on all four wheels. Since tires vary from brand to brand, and even from model to model, damage can even occur with tires of the same size if they have a large enough difference in circumference.

How do I know if a rim will fit my truck?

The two easiest ways are to check the sticker plate in your car, it should be located inside the driver side door, or look online for the vehicle specifications for your exact make and model. That should tell you the standard rim size.

Do you have to replace all 4 tires on 4×4?

On AWD and FT-FWD vehicle, you may need to change all four tires (even if only one tire has gone bad). With AWD and FT-4WD vehicles, replacing less than 4 tires can be harmful to your vehicle’s drive-train. This is why many AWD/FT-4WD vehicle manufacturers state that all 4 tires need to be replaced at the same time.

Can I replace just 2 tires on AWD?

Replacing just one or two tires on an AWD vehicle could cause unnecessary wear and tear on your drivetrain, or confuse the traction control system to think that you are frequently losing traction. A new tire is larger in diameter than one of the same brand, type and size that’s part way through its tread life.

Are 18-inch wheels good for 4×4?

What’s not to love about rocking a set of 18inch rims on your 4×4 or SUV, it gives customers that perfect balance between style and functionality. Going for 18inch wheels makes going off-roading a breeze as there is less wheel and more tyre, especially if you go for a bigger 4WD tyre with more thread.

What is the most common 4×4 tyre size?

235/60 R18
The short story is that the top spots now all filled with either 17 or 18-inch sizes. This change has come at the expense of the 16 and 19-inch sizes managed to make it into the top five last year. The most popular 4×4/SUV tyre size remains 235/60 R18, which occupies 7 per cent of the segment.