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bluej20

Nov 13, 2008 01:17 PM

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

inco9nito99

Nov 13, 2008 01:22 PM

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).

bluej20

Nov 13, 2008 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inco9nito99 (Post 6346182)

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

Neal@tirerack

Nov 13, 2008 03:58 PM

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

dedlewamp

Nov 13, 2008 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal@tirerack. (Post 6346787)

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

Too wide? Please explain. . .

Ct9aGsR

Nov 13, 2008 05:15 PM

i just bought 225 s are those ok ?

Mitchubishievo

Nov 13, 2008 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dedlewamp (Post 6347036)

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...

grillpt

Nov 15, 2008 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal@tirerack. (Post 6346787)

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

Exactly!!! Go OE size...

Kapoosh1

Nov 15, 2008 09:50 AM

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

SSS	Nov 17, 2008 08:09 PM

215 245 to big

kouzman

Nov 17, 2008 08:16 PM

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

Jeff_Jeske

Nov 17, 2008 08:30 PM

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.

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