I have a 2001 PT cruiser limited that I bought used and it came with low profile tires and chromed wheels , I hate the way you feel every little bump. The roads where I live are kind of bad and being in NJ (north east) I can expect some harsh winter conditions once in a while . Can I put regular tires and wheels on the car? or I can put regular tires on the wheels the car already has on? what is best size /price/safe tire for my car? Will changing the tires or wheels and tires really feel different on the way the car feels on the road? Thank you. CG
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Smart move. My neighbor thought he'd be cool and went the other way and bent one rim on both cars so now he looks like a dork with a spare tire on both cars and can't afford to replace the brand new bent chrome wheels. Ask a tire shop what tire is called for on this year and model and they will tell you the right sized tire and wheel. Then check out the junkyards and find four perfect wheels for this make/model and have the tire shop hook you up with tires. Might get lucky and find the right wheels with good tires on them at the junkyard. Good Luck!
The PT Cruiser depending on model year and trim came with 3 different tire size options, all inflated to 34 psi front and rear: P195/65R15 89T P205/55R16 89T P205/50R17 XL 93H Your 2001 model likely has the P205/55R16 89T tire size which is an extremely common size found these days on such mundane but nice riding cars like the Toyota Corolla. 30 years ago when this tire size debuted on the front of the Porsche 911 Carrera it was considered low profile. Today it is considered normal and boring. If you bought some 15 wheels you could downgrade to the P195/65R15 89T tire size which will give you a bit more sidewal cushion but I doubt it is going to ride significantly better. The basic problem is the car. I've driven lots of PT cruisers with all 3 wheel options and personally feel that every one of them rides and handles like total rubbish. The convertible is I car I actually rank as the second-worst car I've ever driven, being behind only the Yugo.
1) You could absolutely swap in regular tires, even the OEM wheels/tires, and it would soak up the bumps a lot better. However, an alignment would be a very, very good idea. Chances are your previous owner tried to run an aggressive setup, or worse, ran the stock alignment which at this point could be altered. An alignment will prolong the life of your car's suspension and provide a smoother ride. 2) You could try and fit higher profiles on your wheels, but you need to see if your chrome wheels are plus-sized. If so, the low profile tires are required to clear fenders, especially when you hit bumps. See a specialist to tell you what he/she can do. 3) For the best price-point, search for OEM PT Cruiser wheels and tires on craigslist and such, they should be reasonably well priced. I'm not in the PT cruiser parts market but expect $100-$500 for a used set depending on condition. Or look up your OEM sizes (xxx/xx/15 or 16) and find a matching set for the most out of the factory like ride. 4) Yes, absolutely the tires will make a big difference. Fatter tires can often produce more dramatic changes than a new suspension. Expect smoother ride qualities but slightly reduced performance handling.
