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

do you think that 235 front and back is ok? couse all 4 are same size

Hi,

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 :(