Guide
Can Bigger Wheels Damage Your Suspension?
What plus-sizing does to ride quality, bearings, and bushings.
Key takeaways
- Larger wheels with shorter sidewalls transmit more impact force to your suspension, hubs, and bearings.
- Going up two sizes (e.g.
- Stick within +1 inch for daily comfort; +2 is the practical limit before ride quality suffers significantly.
Main explanation
Larger wheels with shorter sidewalls transmit more impact force to your suspension, hubs, and bearings.
Going up two sizes (e.g. 17→19) on the same car typically reduces tire compliance by 30–40%.
Stick within +1 inch for daily comfort; +2 is the practical limit before ride quality suffers significantly.