225/50/17 too big?? or just 225/45/17

[1.8L FG KiDd]

hi guys, i recently bought some rims from one of my boys and i need to get new tires. one of the members here had te-37s on 225/45/17 n i loved the chunky look n the tires. but im wondering, would 225/50/17 be too big or would 225/45/17 be good enough. i currently have 215/50/17 n they look pretty tucked in (in the rear) with skunk2 springs. Appreciate everybody to chime in n drop their .02 cents

[Fully Flared]

I think that running 50 is throwing off your speedo (i.e. you are going 64 but your speedometer says 60... not too good!)

You don't rub running that? I would think you would. I'd say just go with 45...

[1.8L FG KiDd]

ok...thats one vote for 45...keep em coming people!

[ChinoiSI]

i think 50 isss waaay to fat. just stick with 225/45/17. good luck choosing

[reaper702]

if you plan on going offroading, then it would be the 50s. if you don't, get 45s.

[modoko]

45 ftw, +1 for me

[Gonzo]

I don't know why you would want 50. That will throw off your speedo more and will probably have inferior handling.

225/45's work great on my 17x8's.

Remember, even if the sidewall ratio is the same, the wider the tire the taller the sidewall.

[24boosted]

It will make the 17s look even smaller, you'll get better gas mileage and better ride. lol The speedometer will also be off.

[JeShUa]

215/45/17 or 225/45/17. Nothing else.

[shapesphere]

what's the diff between 215/45 and 225/45?

[JeShUa]

225 is 10mm wider and the sidewall is gonna be 4.5mm higher.

[Dans_Si]

Originally Posted by shapesphere

what's the diff between 215/45 and 225/45?

This site is great for questions like this.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

[jcxcr4000]

225 45 17's ftw

[hoanger]

215/45/17's for me

it may be a psychological thing, but 225 makes the tires look like they are eating the wheel or something...
its not a big difference, but its too much tire for me in my head.

[Duce2k]

225/45's or 225/40's

[1.8L FG KiDd]

well guys i just purchased a set of falken tires ,225/45/17 i think 115 or someiin i don't know a lot about tires but i read the reviews and the way the product looks and "i like". so i'll hook em up to the rims i got n i'll post some pics when i get the rims repainted.

[Yodums]

Too much meat. I'd go with 225/40/17.

[JeShUa]

^^ thats too small :[.

[07mugencivic]

i have 30...and i hate it...i want 35 or 40....ill trade

it came with the rim.....

but i would go with 45

[jcxcr4000]

Originally Posted by Yodums

Too much meat. I'd go with 225/40/17.

good luck finding tires in that size about the only thing made is some hoosier slicks

225 45 17 and 215 45 17 only have like 4/10ths of and inch difference in height

<--- sells tires for a living so knows a little to much about them