Chrysler 300 rim sizes
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Chrysler 300 rim sizes
Shopping for a replacement for a 2007 Chrysler 300, and having had the misfortune of marrying a woman ( who likes to jump over curbs with alloy wheels (to the tune of 400 plus bucks a shot) I told the sales person that I wanted more tire between the rim and the road. The sales person said I can accomplish that by ordering the smaller diameter rim with the new vehicle. I have not done the research to see if that is in fact the case, (would have to check tire sizes to be sure I guess. Standard rim size is 20" But I can get an 18" rim if I order it. Will that accomplish what I want to do?
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#3
In theory the smaller the sidewall the stiffer and more responsive the ride.
Hit a curb hard enough with either tire and your going to get damage!
Taller tire will help but questionable if it will be sufficient to save the rim!
A nice truck with big off road tires will probably do the trick!
Hit a curb hard enough with either tire and your going to get damage!
Taller tire will help but questionable if it will be sufficient to save the rim!
A nice truck with big off road tires will probably do the trick!
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FWIW, I think the ultra low profile tires on tall rims is one of the dumber ideas to come out of the automotive industry. Unless you are at Daytona or Indy, I just don't get it. Besides the potential for rim damage and harsher ride, it is very hard to tell when one is low on air pressure [TPM's help on that note in newer vehicles].