greydh

Ok I'm a noob when it comes to tires and am a little confused. Trying to figure out what size tires can fit on stock rims.
So as long as it's "17" what other dimensions do I need to look at when considering what will fit on the stock rims?


For example, will 215/55-17 sized tires fit on my stock rims?

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

You'll need to explore the tire manufacturer's recommendation as to wheel width, but for an 8" wheel:
215/45-17
215/55
225/45
225/50
225/55
235/45
235/40
235/55
245/40
245/45
245/50
These will fit an 8" wide wheel, but the application must be based on other dimesions that would limit the installation of different sized tires on a particular vehicle. Having listed these sizes, I would not stray far from the OE specs, e.g. 235/45-17 or 245/45-17, and any downgrade in size will affect the handling characteristics to a degree, but could possibly lower the vehicles load capacity as specified on the placard, naturally depending on the size.

As and example, the 215/55-17 you asked about, is fine for an 8" wheel, but the height is 26.3", about 1" taller than the OE size, but the load capacity is the same.

Want some practice:
http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

greydh

Oooo thanks for the information - that helps ALOT! The reason I'm asking is that I'm looking for winter tires, however the stock sized ones (235/45) are alot more expensive (including shipping) that the 215/55 ones that I have found. I have also been reading that the narrower tires tend to be better in snow? Hence, I was thinking that buying the 215/55 set would be a better choice.

Any reason I should not?

Thanks again!

csmeance

Going with a 215/55/17 tire isn't a smart idea. If you use that tire calculator linked, the difference in tire size is nearly 3%! Your car will feel slower due to the increased diameter, and as well your speedometer will be off.

Go with a 225/45/17 snow tire OR see if you can find a set of Honda Accord Steel rims (16 in) and snow tires are a bit cheaper.