Wheel and Tyre Fitment: Introduction
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Introduction
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| 00:00 | I'm Connor from High Performance Academy and I'd like to welcome you to our wheel and tyre fitment course. |
| 00:05 | Wheels and tyres are some of the first modifications enthusiasts make to their cars and it might surprise you how often it's done wrong, resulting in major compromises and in some cases a serious waste of money. |
| 00:18 | The fact is when it comes to wheel and tyre fitment there are some special considerations used by engineers that aren't commonly known. |
| 00:27 | Luckily, those same considerations can be applied to mildly tuned street cars, fully fledged race cars and everything in between to ensure that you get the best results with minimal compromise and we don't need a degree to achieve it. |
| 00:42 | It's no secret that tyres are the most important part of the vehicle if we want to go fast, so it shouldn't be surprising that the sizing and fitment of these can make or break the performance of a car. |
| 00:53 | Since the fitment of our wheels is the foundation for the tyres, this is also critical to get correct. |
| 01:00 | The rise of the stance movement brought a new meaning to the word fitment, so to be clear from the start, this course is solely focused on wheel and tyre fitment from a performance standpoint rather than aesthetics. But that doesn't mean you can't have one without the other and if you're anything like me, you'll likely find that the best look can be found in a functional setup. |
| 01:23 | If we get things right though, we'll see some significant improvements in handling, acceleration, braking and overall driver control. |
| 01:31 | We'll start by covering the fundamental knowledge that's required to choose and size wheels for a vehicle. |
| 01:38 | This includes some basic information on different manufacturing methods, wheel design and everything sizing related, including all the different dimensions of a wheel and the impact all of this has on performance. |
| 01:52 | This is a surprisingly big subject, so we spend a good amount of time covering all the performance factors that need to be considered, from weight to tyre width, scrub radius and much much more. |
| 02:04 | We'll also look at tyres from a fitment perspective, as they naturally go hand in hand with our wheels. |
| 02:11 | From here we'll move into the practical skills sections where you'll learn how to measure up a car for fitment and choose the correct size wheel and tyre package based on your requirements. |
| 02:22 | And when you have that combo on hand, how to properly check for clearance. |
| 02:26 | Finally, we'll bring this all together with a simple three step process that you can follow for any vehicle to get the best results. |
