Can I run 225/50/17 on 17x8 rims?
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Can I run 225/50/17 on 17x8 rims?
I am currently running 245/45/17 on my GS4 and the ride is harsh for my liking. I was talking to the guy from a tireshop and he says I should switch to 225/50/17. What do you guys think? Will that size be fine for my car and 17x8 rims?
thanks a lot
thanks a lot
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My shocks and ball joints are 3 month old (OEM). I recently switched from 16' to 17' rims and the difference in the ride quality is huge. I am not really concerned about performance, I'd be happy if my ride was quite and soft.
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Maybe you could tell us the brand and model tire you're riding on. As I learned last summer, tires play a huge factor in how the car rides.
As for the difference in ride quality between 235/45/17 and 225/50/17, I don't think it will be noticeable. Here's why. I assume the reason you're thinking of going to 50 profile is because it will have more sidewall. Although it is true that, generally speaking, more sidewall equals a more comfortable ride, let's not forget that "45" or "50" is not the height of the sidewall, but rather, is the "aspect ratio." If the width of tires were the same, then yes, a 50 profile tire would have a taller sidewall than a 45 profile tire. However, you're not only changing the profile, but you're also changing the width of the tire. With a slightly narrower width, the 225/50/17 will have a slightly shorter sidewall than, say, a 235/50/17. I'm not sure what the difference in sidewall would be between your current 235/45/17 and a 225/50/17, but I have a feeling that they're pretty darn close.
If someone has a chance, go on the "miata" tire calculator web site and do a comparison between the two. Although 225/50/17 might be a little taller, if it is, it's not by much.
I guess what I'm saying is that your best bet would be to pick a smoother riding tire. I have Turanza LS-Zs on my 17s in 235/45/17, and they ride pretty much the same as my winter 16s (which are 225/55/16).
Hope this helps.
e
As for the difference in ride quality between 235/45/17 and 225/50/17, I don't think it will be noticeable. Here's why. I assume the reason you're thinking of going to 50 profile is because it will have more sidewall. Although it is true that, generally speaking, more sidewall equals a more comfortable ride, let's not forget that "45" or "50" is not the height of the sidewall, but rather, is the "aspect ratio." If the width of tires were the same, then yes, a 50 profile tire would have a taller sidewall than a 45 profile tire. However, you're not only changing the profile, but you're also changing the width of the tire. With a slightly narrower width, the 225/50/17 will have a slightly shorter sidewall than, say, a 235/50/17. I'm not sure what the difference in sidewall would be between your current 235/45/17 and a 225/50/17, but I have a feeling that they're pretty darn close.
If someone has a chance, go on the "miata" tire calculator web site and do a comparison between the two. Although 225/50/17 might be a little taller, if it is, it's not by much.
I guess what I'm saying is that your best bet would be to pick a smoother riding tire. I have Turanza LS-Zs on my 17s in 235/45/17, and they ride pretty much the same as my winter 16s (which are 225/55/16).
Hope this helps.
e
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e - thanks a lot
I understand what you are saying about a small difference in the sidewall. The diff. in the sidewall is 2mm. I think that 225/50 tires have more rounded, thus softer sidewalls.
I know you got excellent tires, I just dropped $1K on my 90K service and do not want to spend another $1K on tires.
So I am figuring cheap 225/50 tires will do the trick.
I am wrong?
Thanks
I understand what you are saying about a small difference in the sidewall. The diff. in the sidewall is 2mm. I think that 225/50 tires have more rounded, thus softer sidewalls.
I know you got excellent tires, I just dropped $1K on my 90K service and do not want to spend another $1K on tires.
So I am figuring cheap 225/50 tires will do the trick.
I am wrong?
Thanks
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e - thanks a lot
I understand what you are saying about a small difference in the sidewall. The diff. in the sidewall is 2mm. I think that 225/50 tires have more rounded, thus softer sidewalls.
I know you got excellent tires, I just dropped $1K on my 90K service and do not want to spend another $1K on tires.
So I am figuring cheap 225/50 tires will do the trick.
I am wrong?
Thanks
I understand what you are saying about a small difference in the sidewall. The diff. in the sidewall is 2mm. I think that 225/50 tires have more rounded, thus softer sidewalls.
I know you got excellent tires, I just dropped $1K on my 90K service and do not want to spend another $1K on tires.
So I am figuring cheap 225/50 tires will do the trick.
I am wrong?
Thanks
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e - thanks a lot
I understand what you are saying about a small difference in the sidewall. The diff. in the sidewall is 2mm. I think that 225/50 tires have more rounded, thus softer sidewalls.
I know you got excellent tires, I just dropped $1K on my 90K service and do not want to spend another $1K on tires.
So I am figuring cheap 225/50 tires will do the trick.
I am wrong?
Thanks
I understand what you are saying about a small difference in the sidewall. The diff. in the sidewall is 2mm. I think that 225/50 tires have more rounded, thus softer sidewalls.
I know you got excellent tires, I just dropped $1K on my 90K service and do not want to spend another $1K on tires.
So I am figuring cheap 225/50 tires will do the trick.
I am wrong?
Thanks
Also, as Chuck asked, how old are your shocks? Are they the originals? In addition to getting new tires, I also replaced my OEM shocks last year. The new shocks made a nice difference in the ride quality (although I have to say that the new tires made an even bigger difference in the ride quality).
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I bought these wheels/tires used and I could not fine any info on them. I have another idea now about a possible new tire size - 235/50/17. They would have taller side walls and I wonder if a bigger diameter (14mm extra) would be fine for a 2nd gen GS.
Does anybody run that size on 17x8 rims?
thanks a lot
Does anybody run that size on 17x8 rims?
thanks a lot
#13
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Have you played around with the sizes on the tire size calculator?
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html
#14
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Thanks to this thread I'm gonna buy Blizzak's for next winter that I found on Craig's list just now! lol $100 for 4!!
I know they will fit on the OEM wheel.
I know they will fit on the OEM wheel.
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