Tire Concerns: change from low profile tires to regular tires by using a smaller rim
by John
(Pittsburgh)
I have a 2011 Chevy Malibu with 18" low profile tires. Can I get tires with a higher profile by using smaller diameter rims?
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Editorial Comment:
You certainly can do what you want. It is the same as what is commonly called Plus Sizing but in reverse. I guess you would call it "Minus Sizing."
The one thing you may find is that if you want to get a substantial difference in profile, you may wind up using a narrower tire than you now have and you may find some difference in the way the car feels as you drive it.
If you can find some way to try the new sized tire and see how it feels when you drive, I would suggest you do so before investing a lot into making the switch.
TG