need new rubber ...
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need new rubber ...
ok so i have a 2003.5 sedan ..
ive still got these stock wheels
17" 6 spoke (Sedan std)
Front & Rear: 17"x7" (+45mm)
so now its time to get new tires all around ...
and most likely will go with stock tires (215/55-17) all around ..
but heres my question ..
im thinking i might want wider tires in the rear ..
(why you ask ??? just to have a fatter rear tire .lol)
here im comparing stock 215/55-17 with 235/50-17
you guys have any idea if this would work??
could i go bigger in the rear ??
..or
dont even bother doing it ...????
any and all opinions and comments please ...
thnx ...
ive still got these stock wheels
17" 6 spoke (Sedan std)
Front & Rear: 17"x7" (+45mm)
so now its time to get new tires all around ...
and most likely will go with stock tires (215/55-17) all around ..
but heres my question ..
im thinking i might want wider tires in the rear ..
(why you ask ??? just to have a fatter rear tire .lol)
here im comparing stock 215/55-17 with 235/50-17
you guys have any idea if this would work??
could i go bigger in the rear ??
..or
dont even bother doing it ...????
any and all opinions and comments please ...
thnx ...
Last edited by WILLIE BEANS; 02-06-2010 at 02:57 PM.
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I have 225/50/17 on those wheels. In fact, I never realized that it wasn't the stock specs until I read the sticker alongside the door. Anyway, the differences listed are incredibly minute to the point that their are virtually no differences. Additionally, the 225s have no issue during the alignment process or when driving around. The .23% difference in mph reading is negligible. Here are some advantages I can think of between the 235 vs. 215 tires:
215s:
1. Meets OEM specs
2. Theoretically better traction in snow
3. Higher wheel height means less of a gap between the body and tire
235s:
1. Better dry road traction
2. Since they are wider, they provide a cushion of protection against curb rash since the tire will stick out further from the wheel than 215s.
3. Look better IMO
OP Let us know what you decide. Hope this helps.
Forum: Please add/ counter with explanation, anything on this list that would be helpful.
215s:
1. Meets OEM specs
2. Theoretically better traction in snow
3. Higher wheel height means less of a gap between the body and tire
235s:
1. Better dry road traction
2. Since they are wider, they provide a cushion of protection against curb rash since the tire will stick out further from the wheel than 215s.
3. Look better IMO
OP Let us know what you decide. Hope this helps.
Forum: Please add/ counter with explanation, anything on this list that would be helpful.
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Not sure i'd go any wider than a 235 on a 7" wide wheel. Typically the rule is a tire 2" wider than the rim size is the max you should really go. A 235 is 9.25" wide..which is fine.
But rules are meant to be broken, Tons of guy do the stretched tire look (not a fan personally) and other guys go for the bulge look.
I actually run 275's on a 8" wide wheel. That's almost 11" of rubber, so 3" bigger than the rim. (It's not on my G35 though)
Since i'm not getting 18's or 19's anymore, i think i'm gonna go with the 235/50/17's myself. I know the wider rubber isn't ideal for snow...but it's only 20mm. Shouldn't be a huge difference.
But rules are meant to be broken, Tons of guy do the stretched tire look (not a fan personally) and other guys go for the bulge look.
I actually run 275's on a 8" wide wheel. That's almost 11" of rubber, so 3" bigger than the rim. (It's not on my G35 though)
Since i'm not getting 18's or 19's anymore, i think i'm gonna go with the 235/50/17's myself. I know the wider rubber isn't ideal for snow...but it's only 20mm. Shouldn't be a huge difference.
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thnx for the suggestions guys .. (thumbsup)
=)
i know the wheels i want and dont want to skimp on a set
im not fully in love with .. lol ..
but not looking to get wheels right now ..
im moving to florida .. soon as things pick up ..
replacing my tires is more of a necessity .. current ones are shot ..
thnx for the help gents ..
=)
i know the wheels i want and dont want to skimp on a set
im not fully in love with .. lol ..
but not looking to get wheels right now ..
im moving to florida .. soon as things pick up ..
replacing my tires is more of a necessity .. current ones are shot ..
thnx for the help gents ..