Which size 215/ 55 R 17 or 245 /45 R17 snow tires would you run

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Nov 13, 2008, 01:17 PM

bluej20

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Which size 215/ 55 R 17 or 245 /45 R17 snow tires would you run

As the title states...

if given the choice which size would you run...

215 - 55- 17 or 245 45 17

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Nov 13, 2008, 01:22 PM

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If you can get the 215 to fit, run it. Think pizza cutter verses rolling pin, which would provide more "contact" with the ground under snowy conditions, (snow tyres don't need width/surface area).

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Nov 13, 2008, 01:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by inco9nito99

If you can get the 215 to fit, run it. Think pizza cutter verses rolling pin, which would provide more "contact" with the ground under snowy conditions, (snow tyres don't need width/surface area).

my concern is the fitting ( i really want the 215) ... im worried the 55 side wall be too tall and will rub..

Unfortunately these are the only two sizes i can afford

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Nov 13, 2008, 03:58 PM

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215's are a tad too narrow for the oe 8" wheel. Why not run the oe 235's?

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Nov 13, 2008, 05:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal@tirerack.

215's are a tad too wide for the oe 8" wheel. Why not run the oe 235's?

Too wide? Please explain. . .

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Nov 13, 2008, 05:15 PM

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i just bought 225 s are those ok ?

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Nov 13, 2008, 10:00 PM

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Quote:

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Too wide? Please explain. . .

I think he meant vice verse, rim is too wide for the tire.

With such a tall sidewall, I beg to differ...

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Nov 15, 2008, 09:41 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal@tirerack.

215's are a tad too narrow for the oe 8" wheel. Why not run the oe 235's?

Exactly!!! Go OE size...

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Nov 15, 2008, 09:50 AM

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I just bought some 225/45/17 for me OE wheels, fit perfect!

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Nov 17, 2008, 08:09 PM

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215 245 to big

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Nov 17, 2008, 08:16 PM

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i have the Dunlop M3s on OEM size... they are perfect!

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Nov 17, 2008, 08:30 PM

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I burned off some 225/45/17 DSM tires on my stock wheels. They fit perfect ... no issues other than being a tad shorter than normal. You probably want more clearance in the snow. I would go with stock or narrower and taller.