Tire Size For Stock Wheels on Type S 17
01-14-2011, 07:26 AM
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Tire Size For Stock Wheels on Type S 17
Can I run 225-50-17 rather than 215-50-17
is this better for crappy weather how will 225 effect the drive rather than 215
all answers are appreciated thanks
is this better for crappy weather how will 225 effect the drive rather than 215
all answers are appreciated thanks
01-14-2011, 07:36 PM
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Tire size calculator here: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp. Generally if the overall diameter is within 3% it's fine.
In bad (snowy) weather a narrower tire is actually better. The wider the tire, the more snow it has to "plow". So, in general, for snow, 215 is better than 225.
In bad (snowy) weather a narrower tire is actually better. The wider the tire, the more snow it has to "plow". So, in general, for snow, 215 is better than 225.
01-16-2011, 10:03 PM
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I have used P225/50R17 and I would rub slightly on dips and bumps without people in the rear. I don't think there are really any negative effects in running this size but I feel that it is best to stay with the OEM size whenever possible. 
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