Hello I recently hit a pothole and damgaged a rim I had. I had to replace with all new tires and rims. I first got stock rims then
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I recently hit a pothole and damgaged a rim I had. I had to replace with all new tires and rims. I first got stock rims then purhased after market rims. After putting the after market rims on I noticed that when I drove over 65 miles per hour my steering wheel would shake and I could feel vibrations through the floor of the car. I have gotten the wheels balanced twice and put the center rings on the wheels that help "properly" seat after market rims on cars, and still have vibrations. I got all new tires put on and got a road force balance done on them…and yet still vibration
I recently hit a pothole and damgaged a rim I had. I had to replace with all new tires and rims. I first got stock rims then purhased after market rims. After putting the after market rims on I noticed that when I drove over 65 miles per hour my steering wheel would shake and I could feel vibrations through the floor of the car. I have gotten the wheels balanced twice and put the center rings on the wheels that help "properly" seat after market rims on cars, and still have vibrations. I got all new tires put on and got a road force balance done on them…and yet still vibration
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A road force balancer is meant to check tires for pull in one direction or another and balance a tire up to about 60 mph. Some tire balancers will check tires for higher speeds. You may have an imbalance that most machines cannot measure if it comes in after 65 mph. You can see if there is a shop near you that can do high speed balancing? You may have a front axle that is causing the vibration also. I suggest installing the original rims and tires on the front only to see if problem is still there and if so have the front axles checked for damage and replaced if any damage or looseness is noted.
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The Volkswagen Jetta has a range of stock tire sizes, including: 195/65R15 tires. 205/55R16 tires. 205/60R16 tires.
Depending on its year model and trim level, the VW Jetta typically has a range of OE rim sizes, including 15-inch rims, 16-inch rims, 17-inch rims and 18-inch rims. Regardless of the VW Jetta wheel size you have (or want), we`ve got you covered with a huge selection of rims.
VW Jetta Tires FAQs:
A: The size of VW Jetta tires depend on the trim level. The S and SE trims need 205/60R16 sized tires while the R-Line, SEL, and SEL Premium need 205/55R17 sized tires.
What is Volkswagen Jetta [2008-2011] tyre size? Volkswagen Jetta [2008-2011] is available in 2 tyre sizes: 205 / 55 R16 Front Tyres & 205 / 55 R16 Rear Tyres. 205 / 55 R16 Front Tyres.
When it comes to replacing the tyres on your Volkswagen, choosing a Goodyear tyre is a great fit to maintain the manufacturer recommended drive characteristics and performance of the vehicle.
The 2011 Jetta ranks near the middle of the small car class. It`s more expensive than most competitors since the Jetta is a German car, but cheap materials makes it a poor value. Overall, it`s a car worth trying if you need a sedan, but it`s not a class-leader.
You can find that on the sidewall of the tires on your original wheels or the inside frame of the driver`s door. Check out Tire Size Explained (Reading the Sidewall) for more. The wheel diameter (in inches or millimeters) is the fifth set of numbers and letters.
The simplest and most straightforward way of determining the width and diameter of the rim you`ll need is by using the tire`s size. As a general rule, the rim will have a width 1.5 inches smaller than your tire and the rim will be labeled to match the width and diameter of the appropriate tire.
Volkswagen Jetta 2011-2013 wears tyres of 205/55 R16 91V size.
As a general rule, you want replacement tires that are within 3 percent of the diameter (height) measurement of your existing tires` diameter — assuming your current tires are what your owner`s manual recommends.
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Hello I recently hit a pothole and damgaged a rim I had. I had to replace with all new tires and rims. I first got stock rims then
ANSWER : A road force balancer is meant to check tires for pull in one direction or another and balance a tire up to about 60 mph. Some tire balancers will check tires for higher speeds. You may have an imbalance that most machines cannot measure if it comes in after 65 mph. You can see if there is a shop near you that can do high speed balancing? You may have a front axle that is causing the vibration also. I suggest installing the original rims and tires on the front only to see if problem is still there and if so have the front axles checked for damage and replaced if any damage or looseness is noted.
Knocking from front right tire after getting a flat and putting a new tire and rim on. 2003 Olds Alero
ANSWER : Hi there. Chances are the noise heard from the right front wheel is the result of the replacement rim and tire. This may not be safe to drive and should be corrected, before continued driving. If the rim is correct by application, double checking the lug nuts for proper tightness would be a good place to start. Something may have bent with the impact to the curb. Proper diagnoses should be performed to avoid unnecessary repairs. I recommend having your vehicle’s knocking as the wheel turns be diagnosed and repaired by a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic.
New front tires and aligned, but tires are different sizes
ANSWER : I would have the tire size double checked as a 60 series tire will generally be taller if the profile number does not change. The tire light is probably due to a failed tire monitoring system initialization which should have been carried out after the tires were replaced. You may want to have the dealership check out this issue as they were the last ones to work on it. They should be able to provide an explanation on the tire size change and properly initialize the tire pressure monitoring system.
Cupped tires
ANSWER : Hi there:
Cupping on a tire is one of the more difficult items to diagnose; due to the multiple causes of cupping. In most cases, cupping is caused by suspension components like struts that are worn out; causing the tire to absorb more shock than it should. When you combine this with low air pressure, poor tire quality or certain driving methods; the tread on the tire will separate, causing the tire to "cup". The best way to pinpoint why your tires are cupping is to have a professional mobile mechanic complete a cupping on tires inspection.
Can I replace my 225/45R18 tires with 215/55R17 tires? The 215’s are what ALL tire sites say are original factory size
ANSWER : I owned a 2008 Sonata and currently own a 2015 Sonata Sport 2.0T Limited. With your generation as well as my 2015, the Sonata with the 2.0T engine has larger brakes so the 18 inch wheels make more room for them. Since yours is a 2.4 Limited, it only has the 18 inch wheels for appearance as all 2.4 ltr versions whether Base or Limited, have the same size brakes. I do not recommend a 215mm section width with the 18 inch wheels. The ride and handling will deteriorate badly. If you are sticking with the 18 inch wheels, then stick with the 225/45R18 tires. You can most certainly change down to the 215/55R17 tires AND wheels. Any 17 inch wheels listed for the Base, SE, GLS, etc will fit fine. The ride and handling will be different. It will ride a bit smoother as you are increasing the sidewall aspect ratio – 55 vs 45%. The will also be narrower – 215mm vs 225 mm. It may not grip as well in dry weather but you may notice a little better traction in wet and snowy conditions as there will be more weight concentrated on a narrower tread area. Your speedometer may be slightly off however. The average overall diameter of a 225/45R18 tire is 25.9 inches. So that makes for roughly 802 revolutions per mile. The 215/55R17 will have an average diameter of 26.3 inches and approximately 790 revolutions per mile. A slight difference that may only cause your speedometer to be off by 1-2 mph. On the up side, you may get a slight bump in miles per gallon. The taller tire will reduce engine rpms at highway speeds slightly. So if you are willing to reduce the wheels from 18 inch to 17 inch, then go ahead with the 215/55R17 tires. If you are keeping the 18 inch wheels, then stick with the 225/45R18 tires.
Whether to replace one or two or four tires.
ANSWER : Your tires have quite a bit of tread left on them. If the tires are worn irregularly or if they have a datecode indicating they are 10 years old or older, then they should be replaced. Otherwise, you need only replace the one damaged tire. Tires with the best tread should always be mounted on the rear axle (not the front) because that promotes vehicle stability during adverse conditions. If you desire a tire inspection performed by a certified Mechanic, dispatched by YourMechanic right to your location, please request a tire inspection and wear diagnostic and the responding certified mechanic will get your concerns addressed and resolved. If you have further questions or concerns, do not hesitate to re-contact YourMechanic as we are always here to help you.
I hit a curb going about 20-30 mph while turning and got a flat tire. While getting ready to change the flat and put a doughnut on
ANSWER : Hi There,
It may be difficult to tell what the light colored fluid could be as there are a number of fluids in the vehicle that serve various purposes. It may be likely that the light colored fluid may be brake fluid if one of the brake lines was damaged. It may also be possible that trying to move the vehicle with the emergency brake set could have damaged the emergency brake by the force of the vehicle moving. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to take a look at the vehicle.
It may be difficult to tell what the light colored fluid could be as there are a number of fluids in the vehicle that serve various purposes. It may be likely that the light colored fluid may be brake fluid if one of the brake lines was damaged. It may also be possible that trying to move the vehicle with the emergency brake set could have damaged the emergency brake by the force of the vehicle moving. I would suggest having a professional from YourMechanic come to your location to take a look at the vehicle.
I bought two new tires and rims to put on my car and I want to know if I can make them fit.
ANSWER : Hi there. Anytime you purchase new tires and wheels that are not OEM options (which this 225/45zr17 is not), you risk creating multiple issues that will impact the vehicles performance such as ABS operation, speedometer, cruise control, and braking.
The standard rule used to be, for every inch in wheel size, you need to decrease aspect ratio (the 55 number) by one (making it a 50-series tire). Width would also increase by one size (to 215 from 205). By having a wider tire on there than is recommended, you also risk having turning radius issues and braking suspension components.
Due to these facts, I wouldn’t recommend putting those wheel and tires on your vehicle. If you were to install them, you’d need to purchase new lug nuts that are snug for that individual bolt pattern. Since we can’t see them; it’s impossible to tell you for certain if the ones you have will work.
If you’d like to know for sure, consider having one of our mobile technicians come to your home to inspect your car and suggest what to do from there.
