If you own a Chevy Silverado or are considering upgrading one, tire size is one of the first things to consider. Larger tires ...

Tires sizes with these letters are for trailer wheels only. Using a P215/65R15-size tire as an example, we can tell that the tire is for a passenger vehicle and has a 215-millimeter width.

For example, if the original stock tire size is 215/65R17 and you buy 18-inch wheels, the right tire size for the larger rims might be 225/55R18, ...

Secondly, observe the wheel and tire combinations (concerning sizes) that the manufacturer of your vehicle provided as optional equipment when your model was on sale.

One thing we really like about this line of tires is there are 44 different sizes from 235/45ZR17 to 295/25ZR22 and 15 different sizes in the 18-inch diameter. That allowed us to dial in the size ...

Consumer Reports shows you how to choose a different-sized wheel and tire combination. Replacing both the wheels and tires can make sense for drivers looking to make significant performance gains.

If you plan to increase your wheel size, you’ll need new tires. You may be able to find EV-specific tires that fit the larger wheels, but a jump in wheel diameter usually comes with an increase ...

Finally, the last number corresponds to the size of the wheel that the tire can be mounted on. Again using the example shown above, this tire was made for a 15-inch wheel.

Maybe you're thinking about increasing the size of the wheels on your car. If so, there are some important factors to take into account. Here's what we know.

Not only do wheel and tire sizes usually increase, but we can also take advantage of technology that is ever evolving. 0:00 / 0:00 Replacing a steel wheel with one made of aluminum reduces ...

To examine the effects of installing larger wheels and tires, also known as “plus-sizing,” we tested five wheel-and-tire combinations—ranging from 15 to 19 inches—on a 2010 Volkswagen Golf ...