Tire Question for all you experts!
Tire Question for all you experts!
I have a '02 maxima se and the stock tires are all-season 225 50 17". I have a nice set of Z rated Dunlops lying around that I want to put on, but they are 225 45 17". I know they will fit on there, but is it ok? I assume there will be some change in the MPH gauge, but I would guess not more than 5mph or so?!?!
Has anyone else done this? Is there something I should be aware of?
Has anyone else done this? Is there something I should be aware of?
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and it will tell you the error percentage. Anything plus or minus 3% is not recommended. Tire Size Calculator
Re: Tire Question for all you experts!
Originally posted by Subw00er
I have a '02 maxima se and the stock tires are all-season 225 50 17". I have a nice set of Z rated Dunlops lying around that I want to put on, but they are 225 45 17". I know they will fit on there, but is it ok? I assume there will be some change in the MPH gauge, but I would guess not more than 5mph or so?!?!
Has anyone else done this? Is there something I should be aware of?
I have a '02 maxima se and the stock tires are all-season 225 50 17". I have a nice set of Z rated Dunlops lying around that I want to put on, but they are 225 45 17". I know they will fit on there, but is it ok? I assume there will be some change in the MPH gauge, but I would guess not more than 5mph or so?!?!
Has anyone else done this? Is there something I should be aware of?
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Re: Re: Tire Question for all you experts!
Originally posted by asu174
The weight load. Personally I think you be okay, but certain people might feel otherwise....
The weight load. Personally I think you be okay, but certain people might feel otherwise....
That's perfect. I'm running that on my 17x7s. Most tire manufactirers recomend a maximum of 225 on 7" ewide rims. The only issue would be speedo error on a 2K2 Maxima. As someone said above, the speedo error will be 3.4% from a stock 225/50/17 I think up to 4% is acceptable.
DW
DW
Originally posted by exunaja
so we can use 225/45/17 on 17*7 rim size?
so we can use 225/45/17 on 17*7 rim size?
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Originally posted by dwapenyi
That's perfect. I'm running that on my 17x7s. Most tire manufactirers recomend a maximum of 225 on 7" ewide rims. The only issue would be speedo error on a 2K2 Maxima. As someone said above, the speedo error will be 3.4% from a stock 225/50/17 I think up to 4% is acceptable.
DW
That's perfect. I'm running that on my 17x7s. Most tire manufactirers recomend a maximum of 225 on 7" ewide rims. The only issue would be speedo error on a 2K2 Maxima. As someone said above, the speedo error will be 3.4% from a stock 225/50/17 I think up to 4% is acceptable.
DW
Also, you can run a 235mm tire on a 7" wide rim. But the aspect ratio has to be at least a 50 to remain in spec.
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Originally posted by y2kse
The maximum recommended speedo error is 3%. But 3.4% is splitting hairs as far as I'm concerned. Just be certain that the 225/45R17 tires you choose have a load rating of at least 91.
Also, you can run a 235mm tire on a 7" wide rim. But the aspect ratio has to be at least a 50 to remain in spec.
The maximum recommended speedo error is 3%. But 3.4% is splitting hairs as far as I'm concerned. Just be certain that the 225/45R17 tires you choose have a load rating of at least 91.
Also, you can run a 235mm tire on a 7" wide rim. But the aspect ratio has to be at least a 50 to remain in spec.
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Originally posted by exunaja
235/50/17 .. I think this wider tire will provide more load to the engine but of course a better traction. and cost more mulla too.
EU
235/50/17 .. I think this wider tire will provide more load to the engine but of course a better traction. and cost more mulla too.
EU
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Originally posted by y2kse
Yeah. But just think how nicely they'll fill up the wheel wells for those of us with stock suspensions.
Yeah. But just think how nicely they'll fill up the wheel wells for those of us with stock suspensions.
but it cost $245/ tire for the pilot A/S before tax and alignment.any news on the dunlop web site?
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Originally posted by exunaja
That's me.. but it cost $245/ tire for the pilot A/S before tax and alignment.
That's me..
but it cost $245/ tire for the pilot A/S before tax and alignment.http://www.1010tires.com/selectortir...50&diameter=17
and here:
http://www.1010tires.com/selectortir...50&diameter=17
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Originally posted by y2kse
Look here:
http://www.1010tires.com/selectortir...50&diameter=17
and here:
http://www.1010tires.com/selectortir...50&diameter=17
Look here:
http://www.1010tires.com/selectortir...50&diameter=17
and here:
http://www.1010tires.com/selectortir...50&diameter=17
michelin pilot HXMXM4 sounds like a cheaper option compare to the pilot A/S any opinions on this tires?
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