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Old Apr 25, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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Best Tire for 2002 Se Stock Rim

Good day,

Im really confused ... im reading all around here and dont know what would be best tire other than stock ones 225/50r17...

Im reading that all these fits

225/55r17
235/45r17
235/50r17
235/55r17
245/45r17
245/50r17

Im really all confused ... lol ...

What would be great for look handling smooth ride ... other than stock

Im looking for summer tire info and also winter tire info ...

Thanks all
Old Apr 25, 2014 | 03:38 PM
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Why don't you want stock sizing? Minor differences with the various sizes you have shown. A larger series - 50, 55 will generally be more comfortable a ride. Generally wider will be slightly better handling.

One thing I would reco for winters would be 215/55/17 for those rims because you will get better traction with a smaller contact patch - more weight concentrated on a smaller area.
Old Apr 25, 2014 | 04:33 PM
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Tire size

It just that i have access to a bunch of different suze ... and need to buy new ones
Old Apr 25, 2014 | 06:10 PM
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I'm running 235/50/17. Works fine for me.

The larger the first number, the better it's generally going to handle. The larger the second number the more forgiving and comfortable it will be. So typically you want a nice balance, which is usually what the stock size will give you better than anything else. So if you want more comfort, go with a taller tire like a 215/55/17, if you want a better handling setup then go with a 235 or 245. Not even sure that a 245 would clear the strut honestly. Lol. Hope that helps. It's all preference in the end.
Old Apr 26, 2014 | 11:07 PM
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My 225/55r17 feels smoother than most maximas and handling feels stock although ppl say taller tire makes ur handling suck, i dont feel a difference except for the smoothness
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