Must Watch Before Buying Wheels - Getting The Wheel Size Right

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video I am going to go over everything you need to know and consider before buying new wheels, especially in regards to performance. I will go over how the rotational weight of your wheel is important, I will explain what is unsprung weight and how it effects handling and acceleration, we will go over how to size new wheels when it comes to wheel width, what is wheel offset and also what is positive and negative scrub radius and how it effects your performance and lastly what should the diameter of your new wheel and tire combo be when compared to stock and how a low profile tire might effect your driving experience and handling as well.
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@AbeGoingToYou 4 жыл бұрын

FINALLY. A good explanation on wheel offset.

@christianlopez4649 4 жыл бұрын

Feel like I’m in a class with the best professor in school; got me wanting to take notes haha keep up the good work man!

@MissingPersonsMysteries 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!

@iotaeta-pi2770 4 жыл бұрын

I saw a late-model Charger on 26" wheels. It was especially hazardous because it made laugh so hard that I almost ran off the road!

@MrTheHillfolk 4 жыл бұрын

I always laugh at those. Was the bottom corners of the fenders all bent and curled in? That's what I usually see on them.

@iotaeta-pi2770 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrTheHillfolk I don't know because I was also partially blinded by laughter tears!

@MrTheHillfolk 4 жыл бұрын

@@iotaeta-pi2770 😮🤣

@1pyroace1 3 жыл бұрын

Hate seeing this the fact there’s a documentary on vice on street racing with donks I’m like omg....

@lycossurfer8851 4 жыл бұрын

When you brought the Engineer in @6:45 I knew this was a verified broadcast ;-) Jokes aside, this was a quick & simple explanation that makes the details easy for everyone.

@manuelsalvatierra2940 4 жыл бұрын

Ratchets, you're getting in the way of the dog's video Great info

@juanchavez450 4 жыл бұрын

Just want to say thanks for this video you explained it very well and made it so much easier to understand otherwise people don’t take into account what are you really doing when you want to change your tire set up on your car so again thank you and keep them coming

@richardmccombs617 4 жыл бұрын

I never thought of the scrub radius. That must be why every homey I see who stuffed some 26s on his car is never going over 25 mph. Probably can't control the dang thing above that speed.

@JackdeDuCoeur 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, scrub radius is new to me too. This is good stuff.

@dc5723 4 жыл бұрын

They're just a bunch of scrubs.

@Brandon7520X 4 жыл бұрын

Cuz them broke mfs didn’t upgrade their suspension

@GeezCte 4 жыл бұрын

KZfaq Donks Racing. That'll change your mind

@snek9353 3 жыл бұрын

There's a yeah but there though. The effects of negative offset are negated by negative camber and REASONABLE negative camber is good for handling.

@leoashrae4199 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I will recommend this video to all my customers looking for "high-flotation" off-road tires.

@MissingPersonsMysteries 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I never knew tire size played such a huge role in performance. I guess that explains the loss of 3 mpg (approx) since I purchased all new tires for my SUV that were slightly larger. Thank you for an in-depth explanation!

@tacuazinful 2 жыл бұрын

How "slightly" larger???? Did you increase them 1 inch, 2?????

@automotivetv9861 2 жыл бұрын

You lost 3mpg in the city but you gained 3mpg on the highway

@jamesmccann6479 4 жыл бұрын

Good Information... one other thing worth mentioning regarding overall tire height. Not maintaining exact height will affect electronics such as your speedometer, gas mileage and range functions

@arschkopp 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, as always! 7:03 expected some love for the doggo 😅

@Volusiaev 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. I learned a lot of stuff that I never considered. Thanks.

@OneEyedWheeler 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, really informative. I watch ones that aren't even relevant to me because I always learn something :-)

@bobdailey9735 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Now I'm pretty sure l can upsize my 20"×8" wheels to 20"×9" wheels. Same 245/50R20 tire size and same +53-57mm offset. Thanks for your very detailed explanation.

@oldvetwhotravels.5326 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you are doing good brother. This pandemic thing is crazy! Stay strong and Healthy man. Great videos.

@robbydiesel9345 4 жыл бұрын

Youre the man! Always come to rachets and wrenches for knowledge, young tech here

@mikepettengill2706 4 жыл бұрын

I always learn important stuff about my truck watching your videos. Stuff my mechanics should be catching, WTH!

@jacklabloom635 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation. Thank you.

@goredknight3017 3 жыл бұрын

I was about to get a set of 18” wheels. Thanks for the great video and advice

@toninocars 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative. Thanks! If you changing the wheels make sure you put a genuine one that fits other trim levels of the same make and model or if you about aftermarket just to be within the same specs as oem

@santim441 4 жыл бұрын

Great info, and the Supervisor showing up was awesome. (Nice Dog)

@makaveli2tt 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful video as always. Thanks

@BastardX13 3 жыл бұрын

Changed from 15 in. steel rims to 15in. aluminum on my 2000 cherokee. Dramatic performance increase in all areas. Great explanation

@ervinmeka1320 21 күн бұрын

What if you change from R15 to R17 instead?

@codyconklin6754 4 ай бұрын

This is a great video. I especially loved when you mentioned the car engineers scrubbing off.

@ismarios8734 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining that final part about low profile tires getting damaged easier that's what I been going thru dented wheels

@ryans413 Жыл бұрын

There’s less sidewall of the tire means it’s not as strong hitting bumps I hate low profile tires they look nice but don’t hold up

@scubbarookie 4 жыл бұрын

I've been watching your channel for a while, and had to subscribe. Thank you! BTW... Happy Holidays! 🎄🎇🎆

@Al-xr7ti 4 жыл бұрын

Very professional and practical, thanks, much better than Scotty 😉

@oldschoolmusicgoodies4570 4 жыл бұрын

Very professional I agree but not a fair comparison with Scotty

@MrBluntNose 3 жыл бұрын

He's different than Scotty but equally as entertaining and educational

@multidimensionaltraveler806 4 жыл бұрын

You make very good videos. I know aabout many things you talk about but i usually learn a new technique, new product whatever main thing is even though i know most of these things i always walk away learning some things

@linopestano9930 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative! Thank you very much!

@iTzDaNiiLo 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Really informative!

@lewisbeshers1946 4 жыл бұрын

Might I suggest a separate channel for the comedy and social commentary. So great to see you back with regular content. You break it down so that even a novice can follow along and learn, but you don't dumb it down. You strike a nice balance.

@islandaerial3414 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!

@danielsimpson8929 4 жыл бұрын

An incredible complicated subject. Covered fairly well for introduction to aftermarket rims. Center bore also important.

@ryans413 Жыл бұрын

Just remember the bigger number is the width the next number is hight and the R followed by a number is the rim size

@TheOnlyRaceEngineer 2 жыл бұрын

I forget to hit LIKE, so I reopened the tab and boom ! LIKED.

@mpwilliams59 3 жыл бұрын

You're an awesome teacher.

@enrico5232 4 жыл бұрын

good explanation for those that put spacers, big rims, and anything else makes car fast in their brains

@georgebravo3928 4 жыл бұрын

Good insight I have now. thank you sir

@frankharis1947 Жыл бұрын

Very nice and detailed explanation bro. You are Excellent Mechanic.

@scottsteibel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting informative

@DanielsCarTalkChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Very well said. I have a Toyota Highlander that I bought used, the previous owner put these ugly chrome rims on. I found a pair of OEM rims at a Toyota/Honda junk yard, and performance is a lot better, it does better on gas, handling is so much better, it’s just been a win/win all around. The after market rims were even the same size and still. If you don’t like the stock rims on your car know what you’re doing before you change them.

@1995RangeRover 4 жыл бұрын

Your Audi is looking good there Sir. 👍 Great vid as usual.

@andresmattos7541 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks!

@geoffreyrawlings9736 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent info Thanks

@miriamvivo4279 4 жыл бұрын

Also size of calipers especially brembos on subie stis. Happy holidays to you and familia.

@ryans413 Жыл бұрын

My cars wheel numbers are 205 , 65 , R15 but in the winter time I go 205 , 70 , R15 it’s a little more of a taller tire gives my car some lift clearance it helps in winter when there’s lots of snow on the ground. The tire just fits in the wheel well so 70 on the hight is about max

@abdul-q-khan 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations you have one new subscriber 😎

@ltsgarage7780 4 жыл бұрын

I think I’ll keep the rest of this video for when I go to bed tonight. Less than half way through and it put me to Sleep

@elvergalarga3182 4 жыл бұрын

You forgot to talk about hub bore size when upgrading to aftermarket wheels, very very important.

@johnrussell3755 Жыл бұрын

YOU NAILED IT BROTHER..I THINK I SHOULD STAY WITH THE STOCK TIRES AND RIMS..HALF AN INCH INCREASE IN HEIGHT DOESNT MAKE MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE..

@1q3er5 3 жыл бұрын

great vid - i understood the maff

@leadweightguy6134 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! You really got to the meat of the situation. Have you worked in the tire industry, besides being a mechanic?

@BoydGilbreath 4 жыл бұрын

Good info!

@tension888 4 жыл бұрын

very good explanation

@garlicgirl3149 4 жыл бұрын

I like learning from both you and Scotty. Two ways of saying the same thing helps people like me get it..."Ooooh now I get it." LOL 😅😅😅

@danyo1972 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@keelaihassan 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative

@collapsar27 Жыл бұрын

well explained 💯

@JackdeDuCoeur 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work

@ahlamddj 4 жыл бұрын

thanks 👏

@rustedratchetgarage6788 4 жыл бұрын

The most important thing to watch on audis and vws and venz anything with bolt lugs make sure there not from steel wheels cause alloys are thicker needing longer studs

@brycenpena7550 2 жыл бұрын

Informative.

@highlypolishedturd7947 4 жыл бұрын

Does my car handle well? I turn the wheel left, the car goes left. I turn the wheel right, the car goes right. It handles just fine. For every race driver, there's a million wannabees. I'm not either of those. You explained things well, again. Thank you, and keep it up. Oh, and a dog in the video never hurts!

@kakashi99908 4 жыл бұрын

are you on crack

@PotatoeChipz 4 жыл бұрын

Honesty appreciated. Please merge out the left lane, hog

@mattallerston478 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah get wheels and tires that fit. Great run down

@bluestonemetallic7 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this easy to understand wheels/suspension system info and explanation. This is helpful when I am ready to order my 20” wheel/tire package for my 18’ BMW 540i xDrive!

@MJ-hg1mk 2 жыл бұрын

As long as the roads u drive are good/smooth.

@AmeriFanPicker 2 жыл бұрын

Been trying to figure out why my 04 Pontiac vibe is so loud and bumpy. I feel like I feel and hear every little bump in the road even those seems that you sometimes have every 20 feet or so. I put factory 17” alloy rims and tires (215 50 17) on it. I don’t have much to compare it to since the 16” tires (205 55 16) were pretty shot so I replaced them right away and found the factory 17’s for a great deal. My 04 matrix with a 100K more miles (255k) rides smoother in 16’s

@jameswarner300 8 ай бұрын

I only went up on size on my vehicle, I was advised my Honda wouldn't hold up with wide tires, so I went with the size I was advised.

@rightlanehog3151 4 жыл бұрын

The sooner this oversized wheel fad dies off the better. Sidewall gives better mpg, a smoother ride and far more protection from potholes. #SaveSideWall

@stinkycheese804 4 жыл бұрын

Smoother ride and pothole/etc impact protection from taller sidewalls is true, but better fuel economy is not, all else equal (same wheel weight, tire width, diameter, similar tread compound and design for same rolling resistance). That greater flex of the sidewall with every rotation of the wheel, that smooths the ride, also creates a slight extra drag and loss of efficiency. Granted it is not much if you keep your tires properly inflated.

@rightlanehog3151 4 жыл бұрын

@@stinkycheese804 The larger sidewall usually come with a narrower tire.

@MoneyMaples 4 жыл бұрын

Skinny pizza cutter tires RULE!

@MoneyMaples 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and whats with the war on chrome? People like cheap black plastic more now. Da heck.

@christianolsson834 4 жыл бұрын

Also, a 225 tyre will have about 8% higher fuel consumption than 205 according to tyre reviews tests.

@nolimit12 3 жыл бұрын

Scrub radius!! Subbed rightaway!! Tnx for the infovid from Phillipines..

@ibslimm2334 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh, you seem to own a C5,you’re a man of culture lol

@NiumeLTU 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha same I have C5 avant 1.9 tdi with 15 inch wheels 😂😅

@donellis5005 4 жыл бұрын

Hey wait a minute I just recently read an article stating that car manufacturers are designing cars with bigger Wheels now and I also seeing some wheel manufacturers are designing Wheels with carbon fiber barrels so hopefully it'll all balance out in the end

@busterscrugs 4 жыл бұрын

No wonder my RSX-S handled so dangerously after I slapped 17x9's on it lmfao. Came stock with 16x6.5's. Probably ruined the scrub radius. Since then I've learned my lesson, glad I've kept the stock wheels on my E39.

@easylivingsherpa 4 жыл бұрын

Keep em coming bro. Im paying for your next haircut.

@thomaspeterson8659 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the Audi mods!👍.

@edgarreyes7653 4 жыл бұрын

Niceeeee! I wanna see that audi modification!😎

@janinstuning5495 4 жыл бұрын

XS power, stage 3 is under 3k... What you waiting on!!! Very informative

@kimokahikolekalihi 4 жыл бұрын

Excited for the mods! I really am not a vw fan, especially after changing the clutch and flywheel on my friends A4 turbo. Not a fun job. But it'll be cool to see what you do with it.

@MrTheHillfolk 4 жыл бұрын

Stick with mk1/2 and it's much easier to work on than newer stuff. Dreading doing vr6 timing chains in the wife's old Jetta before I cut it up to install my Smythe Ute kit.

@PeterJames143 Жыл бұрын

My Subaru has 17" rims and I want to change to 16 or 15 and put thicker tires for offroad performance. Could you please walk me through the thought process for how you adapt the tires? the standard tire size ratings don't seem to include the overall radius or diameter of the tire. for example 225/60r17... I am not even 100% sure I want to do this because obviously it would mean having to buy new wheels and possibly it just makes more sense to buy more aggressive all terrain tires at the standard size for my vehicle. I am just an occasional weekend warrior after all and I'm not keeping this car forever. But this problem is interesting me, I would like to understand it and figure it out. Also it seems very difficult to find the weight of tires and rims. To be honest it just seems like tire regulations are in the dark ages and the stuff you need to know you have to hire a private investigator to figure out. Thanks for any help. Brilliant video, I subscribed although I'm pretty sure you're diving deeper into car magic than I need to go in your other videos. Loved your explanations in this video, thank you.

@Jonjs99 Жыл бұрын

Once I put saab wheels on my audi, looked very nice

@kevinwieler 4 жыл бұрын

I've heard a bad scrub radius will also cause premature wear on the ball joints and tie rod ends. Also the from what I understand the taller sidewall tires are better in the snow. I know that narrower tires cut through the snow to the ground better but would you be able to explain why more sidewall is better.

@mileskosik472 4 жыл бұрын

Lol I've been looking for those exact wheels that are on your audi, for my audi. Chicago potholes just are too much for my sport suspension and 18 or 17 inch wheels to handle.

@2626sylver2626 2 жыл бұрын

I love the a6 c5

@rapidsqualor5367 3 жыл бұрын

Finally. A good explanation of Scrub Radius. I have a 04 TSX that has 17x7 +45 (215/50-17) . I used to have a RX7 and still have the wheels. 16x8 +50 and weigh less than 14lbs , center bore is bigger but I have eBay adapters. I have 245/50-16 on them with no rubbing. The Acura center caps fit the RX7 wheels. Looks like a cop car.

@virtualatall Жыл бұрын

Good comprehensive and to the point info... Tyre with few mm or wheel with 1 inch upsize is fine... No point going for bigger one fir performance... Its just showoff

@beevee1278 4 жыл бұрын

6:12😂😂🤣 -you so silly!

@motolaoshin 4 жыл бұрын

you so naughty

@watson0341 4 жыл бұрын

Very well explained!👍 Are you dropping in a Audi Supercharged motor?😛

@janinstuning5495 4 жыл бұрын

2.7t is twin turbo more legendary than the supercharged.

@richardautenzio8117 2 жыл бұрын

Great advise and the best advice you are going to get. Do not listen to your local armchair racing car drivers. This guy knows what he is talking about. I'm into very luxurious cars with a very comfortable ride. However the modern so called expensive but often cheap luxury cars have air suspension fitted, just to compensate for just some of the problems related to their very low and hard profile tyres. And you are paying for all these modern fashionable overengeering trends in our modern cars. Just stick to what the manufacturer makes for your car and buy practical cars. And for those so called lead foot drivers who don't want to, then they are fortunately protection by speed limits on our roads which restricts even the standard cheap car from using most of it low performance and power.

@rangersmith4652 2 жыл бұрын

Offset is the factor most people fail to consider, and it makes all the difference in safety and handling. How many people looking to "upgrade" their wheels (often called "rims") even know what their factory offset is? The best bet is to simply stick to wheel/tire combinations that the manufacturer offered on the model. For example, if your car has 17" wheels and 65-series tires, but there was an 18" 60-series option from the factory, changing to the latter will work fine unless the suspension also has differences between the two wheel and tire options, which is unlikely.

@williamwhite9767 4 жыл бұрын

Larger diameter tires also reduce the mechanical advantage of the brakes since the pads are farther from the tire tread potentially increasing stopping distances. Wider tires decrease the aerodynamics of the vehicle reducing speed and fuel economy.

@virendradr 2 жыл бұрын

Great👍👍👏👏😊😊

@InvidiousIgnoramus 4 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it. the Tacoma i'm currently driving had 16x10s put on it by the previous owner. you REALLY don't want anything wider than a 8 inch wheel on these things. Lots of rubbing, and it's probably going to put some really bad wear on the tires i just bought.

@RobertDamien8687 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 07 honda civic lx just got 17 in 245 45 17 voxx rims they seem to fit fine have just started getting some humming noise post 700 miles

@alexmorgan3435 4 жыл бұрын

Also wider fatter tyres are more prone to aqua planing and give a harsher ride.

@SCHMALLZZZ 4 жыл бұрын

*tires *Hydroplaning *Merica

@mrch33sehed93 4 жыл бұрын

@@SCHMALLZZZ 😂👍

@pain.497 8 ай бұрын

@@SCHMALLZZZbig faaaaxxx 💀

@sadullahhamidi8676 4 жыл бұрын

ya forgot to mention about center hub being exact cuz it makes the car wobble otherwise .

@CarlosRivera-in3gm 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I like your dog 🐕 nice 👍🏽

@kleva123456 3 жыл бұрын

Doggo stole the show :D

@amilzekria6635 4 жыл бұрын

Omg your dog is so lovely😇🥰

@RollerCoasteraddict 2 жыл бұрын

Hey ratchets and wrenches, I have a 2007 Toyota Corolla S and i had 195/65R15 tires on it but, The tire place put 185/65R15 tires on it ... What difference will this make? Less MPG? more MPG? ... I read that the S model should have 195 on it.

@OOICU812 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing the cars and trucks on the road with 'customized' wheels and suspensions, most either didn't watch this video, or they just completely ignored your advice.

@djtechinics97dj37 4 жыл бұрын

At 8:23 shows a car with a dented rim that needed brakes a year ago🤣🤣

@osvaldomiranda1778 3 жыл бұрын

That wash a nice to know, budy I am planning to go 15 to9 18.... it's in NV200 2015 Nissan... what is your advice. .. my of set is +20 and center 5x114.3 what do you say