Wheel Size
Wheel Size is a technical reference tool for automotive wheel and tire fitment specifications on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the friction of manually verifying complex vehicle fitment data, which is critical for automotive restoration and aftermarket customization.
For Automotive enthusiasts, mechanics, and vehicle owners looking for precise wheel and tire fitment specifications.
What does it look like?
Key features
Lookup tool for wheel and tire specifications including bolt patterns, offset, and center bore for over 3800 models.
Access to recent search history and saved vehicle configurations without an active internet connection.
Fitment data filtered by 12 global regions including USDM, EUDM, and JDM.
How much does it cost?
The app operates as a free utility, likely serving as a mobile interface for the Wheel-Size.com database.
Velocity
Maintenance developmentUX improvementsShow more...
The app has shipped only one release in the last 97 days, resulting in a cadence of approximately 0.07 releases per week. This falls into the maintenance tier, as there has been no development activity since the mid-February update. The latest release focused on search parameter optimizations, but the lack of subsequent updates indicates a low-frequency maintenance cycle.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews thrilled. Users appreciate quick access to technical specifications for wheels and tires provides immediate value for automotive enthusiasts and simple and intuitive interface design allows users to navigate complex automotive data without unnecessary friction.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Quick access to technical specifications for wheels and tires provides immediate value for automotive enthusiasts
- Simple and intuitive interface design allows users to navigate complex automotive data without unnecessary friction
- Broad support for older classic vehicles helps hobbyists manage restoration projects with accurate technical information
15 of 15 recent reviews analyzed · moderate confidence · Thrilled overall
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Competitive landscape for Wheel Size
How's the Utilities market?
Wheel Size maintains a 4.75-star rating across 60 total ratings, positioning itself as a high-precision niche utility. Its focus on technical depth rather than broad feature sets limits its daily active user potential compared to generalist automotive apps.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
By Vehicle Info App
This app competes for the same automotive-focused user base by providing broad vehicle data, though it prioritizes general verification over specialized wheel fitment.
- Massive user scale and review volume create a significant barrier to entry for niche competitors.
- Broad utility features like fuel price monitoring capture a wider daily active user demographic.
- Aggregated data sourcing provides a comprehensive vehicle profile that extends beyond simple wheel specifications.
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Key takeaways for Wheel Size
Where is it heading?
The automotive utility market is shifting toward intelligent, diagnostic-focused tools that offer more than just static data lookups. Wheel Size remains advantaged by its specialized database, but it must evolve to include interactive search features to avoid being displaced by AI-driven competitors.
- High user satisfaction with technical accuracy provides a stable base for future feature expansion into reverse lookup tools.
- The maintenance-mode release cadence leaves Wheel Size vulnerable to more active rivals who are integrating AI-driven diagnostic assistance.
The SWOT
- Database depth creates high switching costs for automotive enthusiasts
- Offline search capability increases utility in garage environments
- Global market coverage expands the potential user base
- Implement reverse lookup by tire size to capture aftermarket shoppers
- Localized marketing for high-ARPU markets like Japan
- Expand database to include more modern EV-specific wheel configurations
Next best moves
Ship reverse lookup functionality because it is the top-requested feature → increase engagement loop
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's maintenance-mode release cadence is a strategic choice, not a failure…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
Reverse lookup by tire size (available in Tire Size Fitment but missing here) +1
Since the last report: Integration of user sentiment data has surfaced a specific demand for reverse lookup functionality, shifting the product roadmap toward this feature to address competitive gaps. This replaces the previous focus on general database maintenance with a targeted engagement strategy.
Bottom line
Wheel Size provides high-precision data that retains core automotive enthusiasts, but the lack of reverse lookup functionality limits its utility for aftermarket shoppers. Implementing this feature would unlock a new engagement loop and differentiate the app from generalist rivals.
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Is Wheel Size accurate for classic cars?
How does Wheel Size compare to Tire Size Fitment?
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What is a good alternative to Wheel Size?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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