Tire recommendations
#17
10-23-2007, 03:41 PM
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^ what looks good is subjective. everyone's opinion will differ. to me, 225/50 fits the look of the car well. 235/50 makes it look like a 4dr mustang.
remember, more than the 225 / 235 affects tire width. the tread width of a 215/55 aftermarket tire could be wider than that of the 215/55 OEM tire, even if the cross section maximum width is the same.
most high performance tires have flatter sidewalls (less bulge) which means the tread width is almost as wide as the section width.
that was the case with the Kumho's i bought. even if i had stayed with the 215 size, the contact width would have increased. i went with the 225/50 and it looks just right, with much more width then the 10mm would suggest. I believe i picked up 10mm by simply switching tire styles, and the 10mm from the 225 size adds up to 20mm additional contact width, which is plenty.
remember, more than the 225 / 235 affects tire width. the tread width of a 215/55 aftermarket tire could be wider than that of the 215/55 OEM tire, even if the cross section maximum width is the same.
most high performance tires have flatter sidewalls (less bulge) which means the tread width is almost as wide as the section width.
that was the case with the Kumho's i bought. even if i had stayed with the 215 size, the contact width would have increased. i went with the 225/50 and it looks just right, with much more width then the 10mm would suggest. I believe i picked up 10mm by simply switching tire styles, and the 10mm from the 225 size adds up to 20mm additional contact width, which is plenty.
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10-24-2007, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by HLMAX
Just pickup a set of Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge 225/55R17 to replace the OEM 215/55/R17 RSA on my 05 G35X. 
Quieter ride, better steering response and improved traction. Went with the 225 for a slightly wider contact patch, to fill the wheel wells a bit more, and better highway mileage. The 225s are less expensive and more common than the odd ball 215s.
Right now you get a Goodyear $40 cash card for purchasing a set of these tires.
Quieter ride, better steering response and improved traction. Went with the 225 for a slightly wider contact patch, to fill the wheel wells a bit more, and better highway mileage. The 225s are less expensive and more common than the odd ball 215s.
Right now you get a Goodyear $40 cash card for purchasing a set of these tires.
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