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DO READ THIS OUT BEFORE FITTING BIGGER TIRES TO YOUR 4WD.

If you drive a 4WD, you probably fall into one of two categories: either you're a true off-road enthusiast who enjoys getting your car into tricky situations and working out how to get out of them, or you're eager to have an awesome-looking rig that draws attention as you drive by.

But there is one thing that both sides agree on: we all want to put wider 4x4 Tyres Blyth on our cars. There, both performance and aesthetics share the same perspective.

Why should my 4WD have larger tyres?

 

 

Without boring you all with the details, 4WDs are made and engineered to distribute torque evenly among all four tyres, providing a comfortable driving experience on any terrain.

While raise kits alone were formerly popular as a way to give a 4WD a bigger and meaner appearance, a lift in conjunction with larger tyres is now the norm.

Some justifications for thinking about installing larger tyres include:

• Enhanced Performance Off Road

Simply speaking, larger tyres result in more road rubber (or surface). The more control and handling you have over your car, the more friction there is between your tyre and the ground beneath you.

You can grab more of the surface below thanks to the bigger surface area, which lowers your risk of mishaps and embarrassing moments in front of the crew.

• Increase the style quotient.

Without a doubt, larger tyres will make your rig appear SO MUCH BETTER. You can turn your car into a true beast by adding a boost and a fresh set of combative ATs like these.

When it comes to tyres, size does matter... and you'll appear meaner and meaner the bigger and wider your tyre is.

• Shorter Stopping Distance

In addition to our first tip, larger tyres will improve your ability to grip the ground beneath you. They will also enhance your overall performance by somewhat enhancing the braking system.

Within specific parameters, increasing the diameter improves the brakes and shortens the braking distance.

After all, being able to pull up more quickly is definitely preferable to not being able to. especially if your beast is travelling on open roads in the bush or in a suburban area.

• Improved cornering and handling

Due to the greater touch with the ground below you, performance completely changes, but handling and drivability can also improve significantly.

The automobile can turn more easily because of the longer and wider tyres, especially in dry circumstances. Similar to this, installing larger tyres on your 4WD will make the sidewalls firmer than before, improving your vehicle's ability to move quickly and with more control.

While upgrading to larger tyres has a tonne of undeniable advantages, there are a few things to keep in mind.

What else should I think about before installing larger tyres?

• A higher fuel use rate

This is undoubtedly one of the most significant drawbacks of switching to larger tyres. Because larger tyres carry more weight and put greater strain on the engine, they might increase fuel consumption when installed on 4WD vehicles.

Even though all the extra benefits can make this sound harmless, if you spend a lot of time driving to and from work each day, the cost will build up rather quickly.

• More clamour

This might appear a little unusual to people who have never had a 4WD. However, larger tyres will make a lot more noise than stock tyres, especially if they have shorter side walls.

Even if you buy the Roadcruza RA3200s, which are some of the quieter muds on the market, the noise will still be audible if you decide to add muddies to your car.

Because low-quality tyres employ less rubber for noise absorption, this is also the case with them. For this reason, we advise our customers to always select a 10ply tyre.

If you've ever been in a car with a guy who was driving around on a set of muddy 35" tyres, you know how annoying the noise they make can be.

• Limited Shock Absorbency

Given that wider tyres weigh more, they will have an immediate impact on how well the car can absorb shocks. This will consequently affect how comfortable your ride is, particularly if you're riding off-road or across rough terrain.

• Calibration for Speedos

Larger tyres will impact your speedometer.

The circumference of the tyre will grow when you choose to use larger tyres, resulting in a longer overall distance around the tyre. Therefore, every turn actually increases your distance travelled by Mobile Tyre Fitting Blyth.

This implies that the speedometer won't accurately reflect your true speed. It could be wise to have a calibration performed depending on the size difference. 

To know more, do reach out to us.