Can I use 225/45/R17 tyres

[Gus]

I have a Clio 200 with 17" speedline wheels:


The car has been lowered slightly on bilsteins

Im wanting to buy some Michelin PS4 tyres. Has anyone tried 225 width?

 

[Chris]

Yeah quite a few people use 225 width over 215..

 

[Pav]

yeap..

 

[sevenfourate]

yeap..[/QUOTE

You using all-round Pav ?

 

[Pav]

You using all-round Pav ?

yeah 225/45/17 GY assymetric 3...

 

[Gus]

Thats brilliant - Thanks all. Im seeing the tyres are marginally cheaper in 225 size with the advantage of more footprint/grip.

Im looking at getting the new Michelin PS4 tyres to use as daily tyres and take the Michelin super Cup 2's off .

 

[Gus]

Does anyone know if the Michelin cup 2 tyres wear very quickly ? Im just thinking it would be a shame to waste them on motorway driving.

 

[///M]

yeah 225/45/17 GY assymetric 3...

Pav what's your suspension set up please mate? Can't remember.

Never given you any issues? I know you've done a bit of track time so would expect that to give it a reasonable test.

 

[peter]

Does anyone know if the Michelin cup 2 tyres wear very quickly ? Im just thinking it would be a shame to waste them on motorway driving.

they'll wear quicker than a PS4. i took mine off between trackdays.

 

[Pav]

Pav what's your suspension set up please mate? Can't remember.

Never given you any issues? I know you've done a bit of track time so would expect that to give it a reasonable test.

i run B14 and will fit Compbrake adjustable top mounts next week..no issues whatsoever..Oz 8j for every day use and laguna silverstone for track..

 

[///M]

@Pav taa mate. We'll need new tyres soon and I'm still undecided on 215 v 225

 

[Pav]

think you will be happy with the bigger size (well aren't they all)
i certainly rate the 225 size highly..better choice too..

 

[Big Ben]

I've just got a new set of 225 Yokohama that I'm dying to try out. They were slightly cheaper than 215 and look bit more aggressive in my opinion. In theory hoping for more grip as more rubber on road. Wether this puts additional stress on suspension components, gearbox, driveshafts etc.. Only time will tell

 

[peter]

i'm only running 215's on my track wheels because they're seven inch wide.
i've put 225's on the raider wheels, which are 8x18. looks so much better than a 215. i never liked the 'stretch look'.

 

[S12vea]

I'm currently using 2254517 Michelin PS4 they look bit more agressive as they fill the arches a bit better, they grip well and they seem quieter than my previous Goodyear's.

 

[sevenfourate]

I'm currently using 2254517 Michelin PS4 they look bit more agressive as they fill the arches a bit better, they grip well and they seem quieter than my previous Goodyear's.

Nice to hear ! On standard 7.5j wheels ?

Standard suspension / lowered or.... ??

 

[Legend@wheels]

i run B14 and will fit Compbrake adjustable top mounts next week..no issues whatsoever..Oz 8j for every day use and laguna silverstone for track..

What are the benefits with those top mounts over the oe?

 

[Pav]

they are adjustable mate which means you can adjust camber and castor..read this
top mounts

 

[Legend@wheels]

Oh right lol didnt notice the adjustable word

 

[Legend@wheels]

By the way what are the cons by runing bigger tyres like in this situation?
(Isnt risky too?)