Our tire size
10-04-2003, 06:59 AM
#41
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Originally Posted by limsandy
Dude, do you really care what the tires look like? As for me, i don't really care if it looks like ****, but if it handles well and performs well, then it's for me!
~limsandy
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10-04-2003, 07:22 AM
#42
Originally Posted by FUEL
Yes I do. My car is very clean and I will not put ****ty ugly tires on it. I own a detailing business and my car is my advertising. Perception is everything
As far as the original question is concerned, there are plenty of cars with odd tire sizes. Here are a couple of examples:
'94 - '96 Impala SS: 255/50/17. Only one company makes the stock size for the car (BF Goodrich). I have seen some people with SSs install more common sizes.
'98 - '02 Navigator: 275/60/17 (I think)
10-04-2003, 08:15 AM
#43
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More 17" tire questions
Hi,
Long time reader, first time poster, and I just sold my 1997 SE to get a 2001 SE. The 2001 has the 17 inch rims and with 30k miles, it is ready for tires. I am not crazy about the stock Potenza's, nor the price. In addition to the 225/55/r17 option suggested here, Tirerack suggests only the stock size or their approved option of 215/50/r17's. Based on the reviews of the tires on the site, it appears some 5th generation owners also try the 215/50/r17s. The Sumitomo HTR+ and the Conti's get great reviews from 5th gen owners. Can anyone here vouch for this 215/50R17 choice? How much difference in size are we talking here between the 215/50-17 & the 225/50-17?
I really ike the sounds of the ride quality in a 225/55 17, but I don't want any occasional tire rub. New England winters can be a hassle between the ice and the potholes, any insight is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Long time reader, first time poster, and I just sold my 1997 SE to get a 2001 SE. The 2001 has the 17 inch rims and with 30k miles, it is ready for tires. I am not crazy about the stock Potenza's, nor the price. In addition to the 225/55/r17 option suggested here, Tirerack suggests only the stock size or their approved option of 215/50/r17's. Based on the reviews of the tires on the site, it appears some 5th generation owners also try the 215/50/r17s. The Sumitomo HTR+ and the Conti's get great reviews from 5th gen owners. Can anyone here vouch for this 215/50R17 choice? How much difference in size are we talking here between the 215/50-17 & the 225/50-17?
I really ike the sounds of the ride quality in a 225/55 17, but I don't want any occasional tire rub. New England winters can be a hassle between the ice and the potholes, any insight is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
10-04-2003, 10:12 AM
#44
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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Originally Posted by Architect
There are four additional things to think of here.
1) What's the speed rating of a replacement vs. stock tire?
2) Does the replacement tire come with a load rating equal to or greater than the stock tire?
3) What's the difference in circumference of the replacement tire?
and
4) Does the TIRE MANUFACTURER say that the tire will fit your wheel?
Consider that stock tires are V rated and carry a load rating of 91.
The Yokohama AVS ES100 tires (just bought some myself), at a size of 235/45-WR17 WILL fit a stock 17x7" wheel.
1) Higher speed rated (W vs. V).
2) Load rating of 93 > 91.
3) Speedometer error < 3%.
4) Yokohama's factory data says that 7" is (barely) within the range for wheel widths with this size of tire.
They aren't terribly cheap or terribly expensive, at a cost of ~$130 per tire. They handle very well in rainy conditions.
But what do I know; I may very well be full of crap...
1) What's the speed rating of a replacement vs. stock tire?
2) Does the replacement tire come with a load rating equal to or greater than the stock tire?
3) What's the difference in circumference of the replacement tire?
and
4) Does the TIRE MANUFACTURER say that the tire will fit your wheel?
Consider that stock tires are V rated and carry a load rating of 91.
The Yokohama AVS ES100 tires (just bought some myself), at a size of 235/45-WR17 WILL fit a stock 17x7" wheel.
1) Higher speed rated (W vs. V).
2) Load rating of 93 > 91.
3) Speedometer error < 3%.
4) Yokohama's factory data says that 7" is (barely) within the range for wheel widths with this size of tire.
They aren't terribly cheap or terribly expensive, at a cost of ~$130 per tire. They handle very well in rainy conditions.
But what do I know; I may very well be full of crap...
but you are wrong about the AVS ES100, because according to Yokohama's website, the minimum rim width for 235/45/17 is 7.5", not 7. I know of no tire in that size that any manufacturer states that a 7" rim is acceptable. Also, if someone wants to run an H rated tire on a car that previously had V rated tires, that is perfectly acceptable. After all, an H rated tire is rated to a continuos 130 mph.
10-04-2003, 08:49 PM
#45
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 61
Conti ExtremeContact
Ditto on the Continental Conti Extreme Contact. I just bought a set in size 235/45/17 to replace some Goodyear Eagle HP Ultra Plus in the same size. They are much quieter, have a higher treadwear rating, and they were cheaper. I paid $118 each at Discount Tire in Houston, and that price now includes lifetime balancing. They don't look quite as good as the Goodyears, but they look muuuch better than the Conti Touring Contact. Go to http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic...omCompare1=yes for a supersize picture.
10-04-2003, 09:07 PM
#46
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 882
The ContiExtreme Contacts are unbelieveable in the rain...I was easily doing 75mph in today's rainy weather w/o any sense of hydroplaning or anything. Try doing that in the $hitty Potenzas. Just wanted to give my .02 on these tires...I only have abt 600mi. on them so far, so can't comment on the wear, but at $110 + shipping, I can deal w/them going out after 30K mi.
edit: I'm on 225/45/17 btw.
edit: I'm on 225/45/17 btw.
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