Michelin Energy Saver All Season Tires - at Tire Rack Size: 235 x 50 x 17" $99 @ + shipping, etc. Other sizes in same Michelin Series are the $170@ range
The short answer is yes, they will physically mount to your wheels, but in my opinion there would be too much of a difference in the overall diameter of the tire. Here is a handy tire size calculator http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos These would make your car sit about 1.5" lower than it does now, and make your speedometer read 7mph faster than you were actually going (good if you want to trick a spouse into driving slower)
GregL2 said: The short answer is yes, they will physically mount to your wheels, but in my opinion there would be too much of a difference in the overall diameter of the tire. Here is a handy tire size calculator http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos These would make your car sit about 1.5" lower than it does now, and make your speedometer read 7mph faster than you were actually going (good if you want to trick a spouse into driving slower)
I actually want the suv to be a little lower. how about RPM/ handling/safety/fuel efficiency?
You want to stay within 3% of the oem size. Wider tires are more noisy and wear out quicker imo. http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator WalMart here does all 4 tires with lifetime balance and rotate for about $50 on carry in tires. BJs wholesale fills them with nitrogen which supposely will give them more life but they dont do carry in tires.
Do yourself and your fellow road mates a favor and only buy the tire size(s) that are recommended for your vehicle. Today's vehicle systems (ABS, stability control, suspension, steering, AWD, etc) are designed to work with OEM sized tires. While you can usually get away with Plus-Zero or Plus-One sizing, you really need to know if your vehicle is compatible with a non-OEM, alternate, size.
BTW, most tire installers will not install non-OEM recommended tire sizes; too much of a liability risk.
NoMoneyInMyWallet said: Do yourself and your fellow road mates a favor and only buy the tire size(s) that are recommended for your vehicle. Today's vehicle systems (ABS, stability control, suspension, steering, AWD, etc) are designed to work with OEM sized tires. While you can usually get away with Plus-Zero or Plus-One sizing, you really need to know if your vehicle is compatible with a non-OEM, alternate, size.
BTW, most tire installers will not install non-OEM recommended tire sizes; too much of a liability risk.
I agree, that's why I was trying to be within 3% of OEM. still R17, just width and profile difference.
EZ enough to figure out what same rolling size is though. OEM tire for my car is 215x55x17 Since we're not talking about changing wheel size, ignore the 17" portion multipy 215 x 55 = 11,825 size up calculates as 11,825/50 = 236.5 (thread width for 50 series sidewall) or-- 235 x 50 - 11,750
Here is the math for actual rolling diameter, use it as an approximation only. Tires from different manufacturers will almost always vary in actual size, even if they are the same tire size. Using the above sizes for example:
215/55/17
215 x 0.55 x 2 / 25.4 + 17 = 26.31 inches in diameter
235/50/17
235 x 0.50 x 2 / 25.4 + 17 = 26.25 inches in diameter
So your diameter is very close, the only thing you should factor in is your wheel width. The 235/50/17 needs a 6.5" to 8.5" wide wheel to fit properly. A 215/55/17 needs a 6" to 7.5" wide wheel.
avani733 said: I would like to know what the difference in comfort is compared to the stock 225????
My tires were 215x55 - these ride a little harder -- due to lower profile, probably -- but handling (for me) is substantially better, immediate response to steering input - good trade-off IMHO (grin)
Buy any set of four (4) new MICHELIN® brand passenger or light truck tires, and get a $70 MasterCard® Reward Card* after submission. Offer valid on tires purchased from Tire Rack’s in-stock inventory between 12:00 a.m. EDT March 14, 2013 and 11:59 p.m. EDT April 15, 2013.
Appelski said: avani733 said: I would like to know what the difference in comfort is compared to the stock 225????
My tires were 215x55 - these ride a little harder -- due to lower profile, probably -- but handling (for me) is substantially better, immediate response to steering input - good trade-off IMHO (grin)
My Tire 225x50 is 235 going to rubbing on Wall ???
price still good. + Get a $70 MasterCard® Reward Card*
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