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Tyre size

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:49 pm
by zombie tickler
Guys i'm about to order some tyres, could you please confirm what size tyres i need for 17" wheels tnx

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:50 pm
by Pushki

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:52 pm
by Doggo
...but those don't look like standard wheels (Just thinking about the width)....?

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:56 pm
by zombie tickler
I am looking at some 225/45/17's but they are not on the list.....would they not be ok ?

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:59 pm
by Ammo
What tyres are on the 17's at the mo?

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:03 pm
by zombie tickler
Just looked and they are 205/45/17's but they look a little stretched

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:04 pm
by BigTom
Got 215/45 on my 17x7.5.

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:12 pm
by zombie tickler
So 225/45/17's Yay or nay ?

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:19 pm
by RattyMcClelland
225/45/17 is fine but tall.
215/45/17 is the best compromise for all middle earth.

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:37 pm
by lewd lude lover
215/45 17 is the best compromise on performance and comfort. the car will feel as it should and handle with a sharp attitude but not be crashy.

225 = a bit too big
40 = too thin.