Tires for the non-sport wheels
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Tires for the non-sport wheels
I will be replacing my terrible stock RS-As shortly(I have just over 18,000 miles and they are going bad quickly!) and wanted to see what the recommendations are for those of us with the non-sport 17 inch wheels. I know it calls for 225/55R17 tires but has anyone done or heard of someone putting 235/55R17? It seems like there are a few more/better choices for the 235 variant.
#2
you can go 235, if you wish. But 225 is the safest route to go.
235 on a 7.5 wheel is kinda wide, but it's still capable of doing
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...25&ar=55&rd=17
includes 40.00 rebate.
235 on a 7.5 wheel is kinda wide, but it's still capable of doing
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...25&ar=55&rd=17
includes 40.00 rebate.
Yokohama YK520
Tire Size
225/55R-17 95V B
UTQG
520AA
Speed Rating
V
High-performance, all-season handling. V-speed rating.
$115.00
Tire Size
225/55R-17 95V B
UTQG
520AA
Speed Rating
V
High-performance, all-season handling. V-speed rating.
$115.00
#4
I'm also in the market for new shoes going from the GY RS-A's at 34k miles. I'm considering going to a 245/50-17, in which case I could get the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. If I stay stock, I'll most likely go with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. The diameter of the 245 is just a hair smaller than the stock 225, but I wonder what the extra width will do on the stock rims. Hmmmm.
Good luck with your choice!
Good luck with your choice!
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the total shipped to omaha is $426 ($55 for shipping). Where would you recommend? I haven't ordered them yet.
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The information I found during my tire search shows that tire manufacturers publish a range of acceptable wheel widths for each tire they produce. Continental rates this 245/50-17 from 7" to 8.5" wheel widths. Because I’m a bit paranoid, I also contacted both Tire Rack and Discount Tire to verify that I was not misinterpreting these specs. Both informed me that this tire, on a 7.5" rim, is within the manufacturers' specified range of 7”-8.5” and is not a safety issue.
Now, will it perform as well as a narrower tire, i.e., introduce more sidewall flex? That remains to be seen.
#11
The information I found during my tire search shows that tire manufacturers publish a range of acceptable wheel widths for each tire they produce. Continental rates this 245/50-17 from 7" to 8.5" wheel widths. Because I’m a bit paranoid, I also contacted both Tire Rack and Discount Tire to verify that I was not misinterpreting these specs. Both informed me that this tire, on a 7.5" rim, is within the manufacturers' specified range of 7”-8.5” and is not a safety issue.
Now, will it perform as well as a narrower tire, i.e., introduce more sidewall flex? That remains to be seen.
Now, will it perform as well as a narrower tire, i.e., introduce more sidewall flex? That remains to be seen.
http://www.conti-online.com/generato...tasheet_en.pdf
#12
Ended up having the dealership put on Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105...long name I know. They were pretty reasonable as far as price and came recommended even over two more expensive options (yoko and mich). I dont have enough miles on them to give a great review but already the road noise and harshness seem far less than that of the RS-A. The service rep said that the hankooks are taking off as far as popularity and he has seen these particular tires cover alot of miles (420 A A).
#13
Check that. It's actually 6.5" to 8.5", which would put me right in the middle.
http://www.conti-online.com/generato...tasheet_en.pdf
http://www.conti-online.com/generato...tasheet_en.pdf
funny I called local tire shops prior to posting, cause I was interested in going wider tires as well.. and they all told me 225-235 is the widest for a 7.5 wheel.
well thanks for the info. After doing some more research 245 can work.
Last edited by LightsOut; 06-02-2010 at 11:38 AM.
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