215/45/17 not safe for our cars??
01-05-2004, 06:02 PM
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215/45/17 not safe for our cars??
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my cousin turned in her lease on her is300 so i thought it would be a good idea if i used her snow tires, i took em to costco and they wouldnt put em on cause the rating, they said incase anything happens they dont want to be held responsible...
is there a chance something bad will happen w/ a 215/45/17 tire on my stock wheels??
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my cousin turned in her lease on her is300 so i thought it would be a good idea if i used her snow tires, i took em to costco and they wouldnt put em on cause the rating, they said incase anything happens they dont want to be held responsible...
is there a chance something bad will happen w/ a 215/45/17 tire on my stock wheels??
thanks
db
01-05-2004, 07:55 PM
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I wouldn't do it darrin.
DOn't push a tire to its load limit especially the way you drive.
The ratings are there for a reason.
I am not an expert. I just have friends who work in suspension for Ford in Dearborn and roush in Livonia. Thats what there professional opinion was, knowing how I drive.
DOn't push a tire to its load limit especially the way you drive.
The ratings are there for a reason.
I am not an expert. I just have friends who work in suspension for Ford in Dearborn and roush in Livonia. Thats what there professional opinion was, knowing how I drive.
01-05-2004, 07:58 PM
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i have pirelli snowsport 210's in 215/45-17. thay have been fine for the last 3 years. next year i'm getting some 225/45's though.
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I wouldn’t push the limit on the Load Rating.
Especially on a “porky” vehicle like the CL-S.
Plus, if you have an accident because of a tire failure your insurance may be void.
Shawn S
Especially on a “porky” vehicle like the CL-S.
Plus, if you have an accident because of a tire failure your insurance may be void.
Shawn S
01-13-2004, 01:57 AM
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Always think safety first. I always say, never put a price on your life when it comes to tires (and brakes). Don't be like some fools driving lowered GM SUVs/pickups ... on 13s. It just boggles the mind how the weight of a 5000 lb. truck can be supported by tiny tires.
01-16-2004, 11:23 PM
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Originally posted by Shawn S
I wouldn’t push the limit on the Load Rating.
Especially on a “porky” vehicle like the CL-S.
Plus, if you have an accident because of a tire failure your insurance may be void.
Shawn S
I wouldn’t push the limit on the Load Rating.
Especially on a “porky” vehicle like the CL-S.
Plus, if you have an accident because of a tire failure your insurance may be void.
Shawn S
01-16-2004, 11:58 PM
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Are there any snow tires in the stock size [bold] range [/bold] with an XL rating? I would imagine no. So you really don't have much choice. I have been running 225/45 Nokian snow tires in the winter w/o the XL rating and no troubles.
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