Tyre Sizes
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I run 215/45/17 on mine sometimes and I find I need to raise the coilovers to stop scrubbing, where as the 225/35/18 are a lot better
If you run 215 45 that is 45% of 215 which is 96.75mm of tyre sidewall
the 225/45 is 45% of 225 which is 101.25mm of tyre sidewall
So the rolling radius will be different, cant say how this will effect the cars handling tho?
If you run 215 45 that is 45% of 215 which is 96.75mm of tyre sidewall
the 225/45 is 45% of 225 which is 101.25mm of tyre sidewall
So the rolling radius will be different, cant say how this will effect the cars handling tho?
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On a AWD car its best not to alter the tyre sizes between the rear and the front, this will cause overworking of the differentials and eventual failure.
225/45R17's will be ok, but just bear in mind what you have on at the moment. For instance if you have 205/50R16's on at the moment, your gearing would experience a 3.75% increace in road speed per RPM.
Have a look here and compare you exsisting tyres with ones you wish to put on.
http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html
Hope this helps
Comper100
On a AWD car its best not to alter the tyre sizes between the rear and the front, this will cause overworking of the differentials and eventual failure.
225/45R17's will be ok, but just bear in mind what you have on at the moment. For instance if you have 205/50R16's on at the moment, your gearing would experience a 3.75% increace in road speed per RPM.
Have a look here and compare you exsisting tyres with ones you wish to put on.
http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html
Hope this helps
Comper100
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