When choosing a car model, many car owners will find that many high-end models will use 17 inch tires, while some low-end models are only equipped with 16-inch tires. So what is the difference between 16 inch wheels and 17 inch wheels?
1. Size difference. The 17-inch wheels are larger than the 16 inch wheels.
2. The difference in flatness ratio. Generally speaking, the larger the size of the car tire, the lower the aspect ratio, and the lower the aspect ratio the tire will be more capable of feeding back road information and coping with the lateral support force during driving; and the higher the aspect ratio. The tires will have better driving comfort, but the ability to feed back road information and lateral support is relatively weak.
3. Visual difference. The larger the tire size, the stronger the visual impact, and the car will be more aggressive. The smaller the tire size, the temperament of the vehicle will be slightly insufficient. The two different sizes of wheels reflect the difference in flatness ratio, that is, when viewed from the side, the thickness of the tire is different.
4. The difference in the driving process. R16-inch tires have thicker sides and better cushioning on bumpy roads. The control of the r17 is especially more sensitive when driving at high speeds, but the road feel when driving on bumpy roads is stronger and the buffering capacity is weaker.
5. In the case of a tyre burst, due to the large diameter of the r17 rim, the vehicle body is relatively small when the tyre bursts, which can reduce the possibility of sudden change of direction.
Can I still go to high speed after the tire is repaired?
This question cannot be generalized. Whether it can go to high speed after repairing the tire depends not only on the damaged part of the tire, the degree of damage and the way it is repaired, but also the number of times the tire has been repaired. Tire repair methods are usually divided into two types: external repair and internal repair. The following are the two most common and practical ways to repair tires:
External filling rubber strip, that is, when the tire is punctured, the hole is properly enlarged by an awl or other foreign objects, and then a rubber strip filled with glue is used to stuff the hole into the hole. As the tire travels and the temperature increases, the rubber strip will soften and prevent the leakage of air inside the tire. The advantage is that the repair is simple and convenient, and the price is affordable. The disadvantage is that the durability is not strong, it is easy to foam after a long time of use, and the air may leak again after the pores are broken.
Internal repair self-service repair. This method is to inject tire sealant into the tire. When the tire is running, the semi-dry sealant will be evenly distributed in all parts of the tire. When the tire puncture leaks, the sealant will quickly reach the leak under air pressure. The natural rubber emulsion, rubber particles, etc. inside will rub against the wall of the damaged hole at high speed under high air pressure, and rapidly solidify during the rubbing process.
In short, it is not suitable for high-speed running after external supplementation, and the safety hazard is great. The way of internal compensation is no problem on high speed. However, if a tire has two or more patches, no matter whether the internal patch is cold patch or hot patch, high speed is not recommended. However, if the tire sealant is used for self-repair, there will be no effect. After repairing in this way, the tires are the same as normal. Not only is there no need to repair the tyre, but there is also no need to change the tyre.
