Plus Sizing Your Tires
As new levels of appearance and performance enhancements are desired by the driver, a very popular formula for increasing the size of the tires and wheel package can be offered—this is called Plus 1, Plus 2.
This Plus 1, Plus 2 is a method whereby depending upon the year, make and model, the automobiles O.E. tire and wheel combination can be changed resulting in the following:
- Lowering the tire's profile
- Increasing the tire's footprint
- Increasing the wheel diameter
- Increasing the wheel width
- Maintaining overall tire diameter
- Maintaining O.E load carrying capacity
By properly following the guidelines of Plus 1, Plus 2 those vehicles able to take advantage of this formula can expect to receive the following benefits:
- An increase in the vehicle's steering response
- An increase in cornering ability
- An overall increase in the vehicle's performance
In short, the use of the Plus 1, Plus 2 formula will provide a new look for the tire and wheel fitment package, while also enhancing the performance of the vehicle by providing increased steering response, cornering ability and overall vehicle control.
