would this tire size fit?
i have ligned up a set of winter tires, they are 235/55/17
would that be a problem fitting on my 17s? now i jsut have the stock setup |
Hi,
You should be fine, but the handling characteristics will change somewhat dramatically going with that tall a sidewall. Just don't get on the Loud Pedal too much until you've adapted to them... Happy Motoring!... Jim'99 |
it should be only for the winter
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do you think that 235 front and back is ok? couse all 4 are same size
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I'd have concerns about the directional stability of that wide a front tire, especially in ice and snow. It's going to have a larger contact patch, reducing the weight/in.². This means the tires will have a reduced bite and want to float resulting in gross understeer. Too much? I don't know without having experienced it, but certainly more than a narrower tire. But with Winter Tires, narrower is usually better... Happy Motoring!... Jim'99 |
You definitely do not want a 235 width tire on the stock 7" front rim. Furthermore a wider tire gives less grip in the snow, not exactly what you want.
My snows are 205 front and 245 rear and they work great. |
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well i think ill still pick up the tires, then ill have 2 sets for rear, just have to find front ones now :( |
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