Tires and Rims

[MasterAdrian]

Hey, So I am kinda of a noob at cars but I enjoy playing the game. But there is a problem that I can't figure out in any shape of way, it is simply the tires and rims. So my question is how should I know the size, width or profile on the tire? and how can I match that with the rims?

[B4nn3dB4]

tire width / profile (how tall the tire is gonna be) / rim size .

[MasterAdrian]

Ok thx for the replay, but I almost diden't understand that. How should I know the numbers to put?

[B4nn3dB4]

look at the rim, then its size. usually between 14 ~ 20 inches.
look at the tire then find the rim size out of the 3 numbers.
whatever set of wheels u dismounted, u can buy the same size. start there.

in general, bigger rim means lower profile. low profile means u see a little of tire when mounted on a car.
when u get used to it, buy different sizes to ur preference.

[MasterAdrian]

ok thx I will try it out

[attack_eyebrows]

On tire sizes you have the 3 numbers, say 185/70R14 for example.

The first number is the width of the tire in mm. In this case 185 mm wide. The higher the number, the wider the tire.

The second number, 70 in my example, is what is called the "aspect ratio" of the tire and is a percentage of the width of the tire. Again, in my example this is 70% of 185 or about 130 mm. The smaller this number, the less tire you see outside of the rim.

The third number is the rim diameter in inches, or 14 in for my example.

In the game, the ET of the rim is the offset. I'm not sure since I haven't played around with this, but I think the higher the ET, the further the rim protrudes from the fender of the car.

In the real world there are other factors to consider when mounting tires, but in the game it's pretty much whatever you think looks good on your car.

[Vert Startail]

its a shame we can't have some way to preview tire size before we buy them.

[attack_eyebrows]

Originally posted by Vert Startail:

its a shame we can't have some way to preview tire size before we buy them.

Agreed

[MasterAdrian]

Originally posted by attack_eyebrows:

On tire sizes you have the 3 numbers, say 185/70R14 for example.

The first number is the width of the tire in mm. In this case 185 mm wide. The higher the number, the wider the tire.

The second number, 70 in my example, is what is called the "aspect ratio" of the tire and is a percentage of the width of the tire. Again, in my example this is 70% of 185 or about 130 mm. The smaller this number, the less tire you see outside of the rim.

The third number is the rim diameter in inches, or 14 in for my example.

In the game, the ET of the rim is the offset. I'm not sure since I haven't played around with this, but I think the higher the ET, the further the rim protrudes from the fender of the car.

In the real world there are other factors to consider when mounting tires, but in the game it's pretty much whatever you think looks good on your car.

Thx I got it know it worked

[Vellari]

If you prefer, you can use this calculator to determine the correct tire size IF YOU CHANGE the rim size, in order to keep the total wheel diameter apprx. the same.

https://tiresize.com/calculator/

[Ragncarl]

Originally posted by Vellari:

If you prefer, you can use this calculator to determine the correct tire size IF YOU CHANGE the rim size, in order to keep the total wheel diameter apprx. the same.

https://tiresize.com/calculator/

Thanks mate

[Clockwork_Paradox]

This is a reminder (to myself, if no one else) that you gotta BALANCE the tires before you can put them back on the car. I forget and think I've got the wrong size or something.

[meRlinX_AT]

Originally posted by Vellari:

If you prefer, you can use this calculator to determine the correct tire size IF YOU CHANGE the rim size, in order to keep the total wheel diameter apprx. the same.

https://tiresize.com/calculator/

+1

should be ingame

[BlazeDev]

I MESSED UP I SOLD THE OLD TIRES BEFORE I LOOKED AT THE SIZE OF THEM
PLZ HELP ME

[DJHonore]

Just experimented with it a bunch in sandbox mode and can confirm ET doesn't actually do anything at least visually. A tire with an ET of 0 looks exactly like a tire with an ET of 100.

[Frying Pan]

Originally posted by BryceBlazeGaming:

I MESSED UP I SOLD THE OLD TIRES BEFORE I LOOKED AT THE SIZE OF THEM
PLZ HELP ME

so did i.......