225s????
11 June 2003, 03:35 PM
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Can you fit 225/40/17s?
The reason I ask is that the standard size for 16s is 205/50/16 and for 17s 205/45/17 (virtually the same overal diameter)
Tyre choice is crap for 205/45/17 so most people go for 215/40/17 (a bit smaller o/a dia) or 215/45/17 (bit bigger)
So why not 225/40/17 (almost the same o/a dia as standard)?
Maybe problems with rubbing due to extra width?
[Edited by Soapy Sam - 11/6/2003 3:36:34 PM]
The reason I ask is that the standard size for 16s is 205/50/16 and for 17s 205/45/17 (virtually the same overal diameter)
Tyre choice is crap for 205/45/17 so most people go for 215/40/17 (a bit smaller o/a dia) or 215/45/17 (bit bigger)
So why not 225/40/17 (almost the same o/a dia as standard)?
Maybe problems with rubbing due to extra width?
[Edited by Soapy Sam - 11/6/2003 3:36:34 PM]
06 November 2003, 03:54 PM
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I have 215 40 17's on my MY95WRX and with it being slightly lowered the tyres scrub on the arches when going over big dips in the road and when 4 up in the car. Just be a bit careful 
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