Quick question about winter tires
Nov 30, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Quick question about winter tires
If I am to throw a set of 225 55 R 17 on for the winter. Will this be a problem? Will it rub?
Nov 30, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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rwd or awd? assume stock ride height?
Nov 30, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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rwd and yes stock height.
Dec 1, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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For snow tires you'd be better off with 205-55-17s (not sure if that size even exists, too lazy to google)
Dec 1, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Why would the less width be better?
Dec 1, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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Better bite in the snow. Narrower tires give much better grip in snow.
Dec 1, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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^ +1..You will be ok on OEM rims but if your getting dedicated rims/tires go for traction not looks.
Dec 1, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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so will 225 fit properly on a 17 x 6.5 rim though?
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