Want to learn more about tire installation? Curious about our convenient installation options? You've come to the right place.
You've just purchased tires or a tire and wheel package, and you're now considering installation options. We advise you to choose one of our recommended installers - but what are the benefits? First, Tire Rack has a wide network of over 10,000 trusted independent installers located across the...
The answer could be yes, no, or yes and no! It all depends on your vehicle's tire type, setup, and whether you are replacing just two or all four tires. Are your tires directional, or non-directional? Are they mounted in a "square" setup, i.e., all four tires are the same size? Or "staggered,"...
Brake Caliper Profile - The shape and size of the brake calipers must fit within the design and shape of the wheel. It may seem obvious, but a wheel is comprised of a hub, spokes and rim. These parts work together to...
Conversion TableInchesMillimeters4 x 3.934 x 1004 x 4.254 x 107.954 x 4.334 x 1104 x 4.504 x 114.34 x 5.124 x 1304 x 5.514 x 1405 x 4.005 x 1005 x 4.255 x 107.955 x 4.505 x 114.35 x 4.535 x 1155 x 4.725 x 1205 x 4.755 x 120.655 x 5.125 x 130Your vehicle's bolt pattern is one of, if not the,...
Using the Hunter TC3500 mounting machine, optimal matching of the tire alignment relative to the wheel can be done with higher accuracy and help to eliminate vibration problems. The Hunter GSP9700 Road Force measurement balancer road tests the mounted tire and wheel to effectively measure...
Why do we change our tires and wheels? Aside from necessity, most of us do it for performance, comfort and style. But to be sure our tires are performing properly and that we're rolling comfortably and in style, we'll need to correctly install our new tires and wheels. Here's a few tips from us...
Tire Rack's Tire & Wheel Owner's Manual contains tips on installation and care. Download the PDF If you need to download a copy of Adobe's Acrobat Reader it's available free from Adobe for a variety of computer platforms.
Note: If you bought a Tire and Wheel Package your tires and wheels arrive mounted and balanced and are ready to install on your vehicle. If you are installing the package yourself, please read "Tire & Wheel Package Installation." Also, read "Proper Lug Nuts or Lug Bolts" for additional...
Tire and wheel manufacturers continually develop new manufacturing methods to enhance the uniformity of their products because radial runout, lateral runout, force variation and imbalance can affect a vehicle's ride quality. Match mounting tires on wheels is a process where a tire's installed...
While it's often referred to simply as an "alignment" or "wheel alignment," it's really complex suspension angles that are being measured and a variety of suspension components that are being adjusted. This makes an alignment an important suspension-tuning tool that greatly influences the...
Advantages of Correct Tire Inflation Maintaining correct tire inflation pressure helps optimize tire performance and fuel economy. Correct tire inflation pressure allows drivers to experience tire comfort, durability and performance designed to match the needs of their vehicles. Tire...
For security reasons, all replacement keys for wheel locks must be purchased directly from the manufacturer. You will need the wheel lock I.D. registration number located on the McGard I.D. registration card originally sent with your wheel locks (examples shown below) when ordering replacement...
For wheel designs that require special tire mounting attention. While size designations for tires (i.e., 245/40R18) and wheels (18x8) confirm matching (18-inch) bead seat diameters, measuring a wheel's overall diameter from the top edge of one flange to the other 180-degrees away will reveal...
We don't just help you get the right tires; we help you get the right tires installed. And we'll deliver (quickly and efficiently) directly to your home, office or to the installer of your choice by the next day in most cases. Nine distribution centers across the country are why. Shopping for...
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