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1.9 General Tire Information
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Tire Size Conversion Chart
How to Measure Bolt Patterns How to Measure Backspacing Tightening Your Lug Nuts
While this chart certainly doesn't guarantee a specific tire will fit your vehicle, it can give you an idea of the tire sizes
with the same diameter. Always verify that the load capacity of the new tire is sufficient for your vehicle.
How to Measure Backspacing:
Here's a simple graphic that shows how to measure backspacing:
The easiest way to measure backspace is to lay the wheel face down onto the ground so the backside of the wheel is facing up. Take a straight edge and lay it diagonally across the inboard flange of the wheel. Take a tape measure and measure the distance from where the straight edge contacts the inboard flange to the hub mounting pad of the wheel. This measurement is backspace. The above photo shows three wheels with 2", 3", and 4" backspace.
Tightening Your Lug Nuts:
Here's a simple graphic that shows how to tighten your lug nuts:
IMPORTANT NOTICE: As with all types of wheels retorque lug nuts after the first 25 miles and at 100 mile intervals until lug torque is maintained. Always refer to your owner's manual for proper factory torque specifications. Frame last updated: January 11, 2009
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