See Genius Smart Car Wheels
They are available in staggered applications for 15 inch and 17 inch wheel sizes. This facilitates the use of wider tires on the rear of the smart car and aides in traction, giving the smart car the ultimate look with up to a 3″ lip on the 17×7.
Can you put bigger tires on smart car?
We offer many varieties of custom wheels and wide tires for the smart. The common wheel upgrades are 16″ and 17″. The width of the wheels range between 7″ and 7 1/2″. Some have even put up to a 20mm spacer on those without any issues.
What are the size tires of my car?
Find the information in your vehicle owner’s manual in the glove compartment or on the tire information sticker on your driver’s side door. Usually those elements contain all the information related to your tire size and specifications as well as the appropriate tire pressure.
What size tires will fit?
As a general rule of thumb, it’s safe to fit a tire up to 20 millimeters wider than stock on the original rim. The actual width of the tire will vary depending on the width of the rim: The tire will expand 5 millimeters for every half inch (12.5 millimeters) increase in rim width.
What size rim is on a Smart car?
Genius wheels are built exclusively for the smart fortwo and are offered in 15 inch and 17 inch wheel sizes. The 17 inch wheels have a 3 inch lip – a genius design embodied by the Darwin wheel that gives the smart fortwo that ultimate look.
What size are the lug nuts on a Smart car?
Thread Size: M12 x 1.5. Hex Size: 17mm.
Why do smart cars have different size tires?
The smaller tires were a preventative measure to avoid oversteer. Just as the rear tires being tucked in at the bottom. Rear tires can be straightened with a shim kit, and larger tires can be added to the front (with different rims) and the car actually handles better.
What does the 265 70r17 mean?
This number indicates that your tire has a width of 265 millimeters. 70. This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%. In other words, your tire’s sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire’s tread) is 70% of the width.
What is the difference between a 60 and 65 series tire?
The 65% aspect ratio (as in 235/65/17), compared to 60%, adds almost 12 mm (1/2″) to the radius of the tire (0.65-0.60)*(235mm)=11.75mm.
How wide is a 275 tire?
The 275 tire has a width of about 10.83 inches, a rim diameter of 18.0 inches, a rim width of approximately 7 to 8 inches and a tire sidewall height measuring about 7.58 inches.
Can I use 245 tires instead of 225?
Registered. 245/75 /16. They will fit.
Can I use 15 inch tires instead of 14?
The bolt patter is the same and plenty of clearance. Expert Reply: As long as the bolt pattern is the same and you have enough room all around the existing tires for the larger size then yes, you can go to a 15 inch wheel and tire.
What’s the biggest tire size I can fit?
On average, if your truck isn’t lifted, you can fit tires up to 33”. In case the vehicle is lifted, you can find a good set of 37” or larger tires to fit. However, to learn what your truck needs, you have to make some measurements.
How many lugs does a Smart car have?
Smart cars are at the leading edge of forward looking car design; a distinct vehicle with a unique 3 lug bolt pattern provided Genius Wheels with a great opportunity to build a custom wheel in a 3 lug application, styled to enhance the look of the smart car.
