Switching to smaller wheels in a Dodge Nitro

My Dodge Nitro is shod with 245/50/20 tyres but at £300 per tyre I'd like to put a different size of wheel and tyre to make it more cost effective. What size can I downsize to without impacting the ABS or handling?

Asked on 16 September 2012 by rockyrider

Answered by Honest John
We simply son't know which wheels will clear the brakes and which tyres will give the same rolling circumference. But as a point of reference (same manufacturer), the current Grand Cherokee has 265/50 R20s on the Overland and 265/60 R18 on the Limited.
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