Jump to content

Can I change 18" wheels for 17"?


jafu3457

Recommended Posts

My 2013 Rav4 Limited has 18" alloy wheels. The ride is a bit harsh and I'd like to soften the ride and swap them out for the 17" alloys that come with the other models in the line. Is this doable? I went to the dealer and surprisingly the mechanic I asked didn't know. I went to a local tire shop and they said it would work as the diameter and circumference of the wheel with the appropriate tire would be the same. But another tire shop claims that the suspension on the Limited is tuned differently than the models with 17" wheels and although the total size would be the same, I shouldn't do it. Who's right? And are there any other caveats I should be aware of?

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Forums


News


Membership