When buying used tires or wheels, consider the bolt pattern, diameter, width, and spacing to the rear. Check specifications before purchasing to avoid buying the wrong size. Brake package may limit upgrading to smaller wheels.
When choosing used tires or wheels for any vehicle, there are certain points to consider. The most important factor in selecting used tires is the size of the bolt pattern. There are many different sizes of bolt patterns used on different vehicles, and they often differ even between the same vehicle model line. The diameter and width of the wheels are also factors to consider when choosing used tires. Many wheels are made in two or more diameters as well as various widths in the same style of wheel and even in the same model year.
There are many times when buying used tires is necessary, including restoring a vehicle, replacing a damaged original wheel, and simply wanting a particular wheel style. With the wide variety of used tires available through online auctions, from scrap yards, and at swap meets, it’s very important to check that the specifications of potential tires match your requirements before making a purchase. Many uninformed buyers have brought home a set of used tires only to discover that they don’t fit their desired vehicle.
There are four key measurements that need to be matched exactly every time you shop for used tires. The bolt pattern, wheel diameter and width, as well as the wheel spacing to the rear, must be correct in order for the wheel to fit properly on the intended vehicle. The first, bolt pattern, refers to the placement of the bolt holes on the wheel. This also applies to the diameter of the center hole. In some cases, a wheel that will fit one vehicle will not fit another simply because the center hole size is too small even though the stud hole spacing is the same.
Wheel diameter is also key in choosing the best used wheels. Most tires made by auto companies, as well as aftermarket dealers, have diameters that are measured in inches, with 14-inch and 15-inch (.35 and .38m) tires being the most common for vehicles built before from the 2000 model year. Since then, it’s not uncommon to find used tires up to 22 inches (.56 m) offered on production vehicles. While a smaller wheel may fit a vehicle originally equipped with larger diameter wheels, it is the brake package that often limits or prevents upgrading to smaller, less expensive tire and wheel packages. Often the brake caliper will not have enough clearance with a smaller diameter wheel.
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