Tips for buying low-profile tires 21 Articles

by Cory Bacon

Low profile tires look cool. But there are some major things to consider. Every design of tire is a give and take situation, and here's why. #1) Understanding tire size Tire sizes are listed as, e.g. 295/50/15 They...read more

by Maxwell Payne

Low profile tires are popular and common on a wide range of vehicles from SUVS to small cars. Most of their appeal comes from the stylish look these tires give to vehicles and are used mainly to accent high end rims and wh...read more

by Paul Bovis

There is more to consider in buying low profile tyres than the average driver would ever realize or consider. Firstly, most low profile tyres do not fit the average rim properly, which involves a rim change, as low profil...read more

by Prodigal Samurai

As the topic mentions, tips for buying low profile tires. Personally I would not recommend going with low profile tires because they put more strain on your shock absorbers which cause them to deteriorate faster. But low p...read more

by Ryan Jenkins

Many people buy a low profile tire when they purchase larger wheels for their vehicle. There are a few things that people should consider when they are going to purchase a new rim/tire combination. First and for most i...read more

by Donald Pennington

When it comes to buying a low-profile tire, where safety is concerned, I can't emphasize this one enough: Load capacity. When "upgrading" to a lower profile tire than what originally came on the vehicle one has to keep...read more

by Mr. Wilke

Looking good is never "Cheap." Without a doubt, one of the most common ways to improve the styling of your ride is to update it's wheel and tire combination. That's right I said "wheel and tire." Although the temptation i...read more

by DEL

Low profile tires encourage car owners to Inch up. Inching up means buying bigger diameter wheels and lower profile tires to lower the car and make it appear more aggressive. Beyond style, Inching up has other advantages...read more

by D.B. Colton

In the world of automobile customizing the low profile tire is the only option for those in the know. These tires get their name because from the side view of the tire or (profile) it is low, these tires are usually wider ...read more

by Glenda Hill

Tires make the car. Without tires, a car is no better than a couple of seats in a moviehouse. Without good tires with the right size, it's going to be one hell of a bumpy ride. When we purchased our second-hand car, I...read more

by Sharmin Khan

So tell me, how are cheap tires cheap if you have to buy them more often than those of good quality ones? Don't fall in to that trap, it is a rip off. You are not saving yourself money, you're wasting it. When buying ti...read more

by Chris Sturm

The main reason you would spend money to do this is for beautification of the car. People usually change their tires with low profile ones as a part of a rim change situation. Bigger shiny rims, lower suspension and a low...read more

by Jerry Hastings

I skimmed through the articles on buying low profile tires and saw nothing that actually fit the real world. Low profile tires do not generally wear out faster than regular height tires IF you be sure to take the car t...read more

by kseely316

While low profile tires look great on a vehicle. all that shine sparkle sleek look, there are some issues you should look into before making that large investment.Right now there are about 50000 state municipal agencies th...read more

by Shenni Bubb

Buying low profile tires certainly has it's merits. I will explain further. But firstly, take into account that your tires are all that's between you, the road, and gravity. Not only that, but safety also. Then why a low...read more

by Jake Marsch

There is a great temptation to buy cheap tires. After all, they are all black, rubber, and approved by the DOT, right? Low profile tires present this temptation in the extreme, as they play on an inherently male envy of ...read more

by William Stephens

Looking for low profile tires? There are a few important things to consider when purchasing these tires.Make sure that the tires meet the vehicle specifications.Besides being on the tires, most cars have the information in...read more

by Josh Mcdonald

Low profiles, gotta love'em.That sleek sexy statement that turns heads. Take a look at anyone who looks at you when you pull up next to them and the first thing they advert their eyes to is ,you guessed it, your tires and ...read more

by PockeyFAN

As the only direct link to the road surface, tires on a vehicle hold the balance. Nowadays, large wheels with low profile and wide tires is the general trend. But why a low profile tire? Reasons are (1) Lower ce...read more

by Steve Holder

The great attraction of low profile (LP) tires is their look. Large, flashy rims and minimal rubber have a big impact on your car's visual profile. Because they have less rubber in the sidewall, LP tires don't flex like ...read more