Are 17 or 18-inch tires cheaper?
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that more common 17″ will usually be a good bit cheaper than a comparable size tire in 18″. Like ‘5 tires for the price of 4’ cheaper. Taller sidewall more better for real off-road use.
What tire sizes fit on a 17 inch rim?
Tire Sizes by Wheel Diameter
17″ Options | ||
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125/70-17 | 215/65-17 | 285/40-17 |
125/80-17 | 215/70-17 | 285/65-17 |
135/70-17 | 225/40-17 | 285/70-17 |
135/80-17 | 225/45-17 | 285/75-17 |
Are 16 or 17 inch tires cheaper?

16″ tires are cheaper to buy…for instance on discounttire.com bfg at’s are $170 each for a 16″ wheel and $198 each for a 17″ wheel. 17″ wheels look a little nicer being a little bigger.
Can I put 17 rims instead of 18?
But replacing a standard 17-inch alloy wheel with an 18- or 19-inch alloy rim will add weight — unless it’s an expensive, lightweight type. Bigger wheels cost more money. The bigger you go, the more expensive the wheels and tires.
Can you fit 18 tires on 17 rims?
Putting a 17″ tire on the rim will tear it up and the bead will not seat if you attempt to put the 18″ tire on the rim. You will never get it to take and hold air. 18″ is bigger than 17.5″ and that 1/4″ of gap on each side is too great to seal, so that is also a no go.

Can I put 35 tires on 17 rims?
33-inch tires work well with rims that measure 15 or 16 inches in width, while 35-inch tires should only be used with rims that are at least 17-inches wide.
Can I use 17 inch tires instead of 16?
If all of these questions have the correct answer, YES, you can safely use your newly acquired wheels, even though they are 1″ smaller in diameter.
Can I fit 17 inch tires instead of 16?
When changing the car’s original wheels and tires, the general rule of thumb is that you can go up or down by one inch. For example, if your car is currently riding on 17-in wheels, you can reduce the size to 16 inches.
Do bigger tires use more gas?
For example, larger tires decrease your fuel economy because they are heavier, while smaller tires increase fuel efficiency. Bigger tires also have a higher rolling resistance than smaller tires which means they require more resistance and effort to get them rolling.