Can I use 225/45/R17 tyres

[Arran]

I don't like the stretch look of the tyres on my 200t, I was considering going wider when they need replacing. They're 17s too.

 

[Jesse James]

i have laguna wheels and on H&R Springs would i be able to run 225

 

[S12vea]

Nice to hear ! On standard 7.5j wheels ?

Standard suspension / lowered or.... ??

Mine has cup suspension and speedlines

 

[sevenfourate]

Mine has cup suspension and speedlines

Standard stuff then. Good to hear no rubbing with that combo.......

Will please a few

 

[S12vea]

It makes a huge different to the looks and ride quality, plus cheaper so win win

 

[Greg0986]

I actually need some new fronts, and 225's are at least £10 cheaper than 215's. Is it 'bad' that I'll be using 225 fronts and 215 rears?

 

[sevenfourate]

It makes a huge different to the looks and ride quality, plus cheaper so win win

Interesting that 225 width give's a better ride quality.

Something i'd not thought of - but i suppose is obvious.......

 

[Legend@wheels]

Shuv
In what way?comfort?

 

[sevenfourate]

Shuv
In what way?comfort?

Yes - higher sidewall = more support / shock absorption.........meaning a better, more comfortable ride quality.

 

[Legend@wheels]

Yes i know But the height of the sidewalls is the same 45 (in that case)

 

[sevenfourate]

Yes i know But the height of the sidewalls is the same 45 (in that case)

'45' for the profile (Sidewall height) is a % of the width.

So 45% of 225 width is greater than 45% of 215 width [So sidewalls are higher and contain more rubber; are more supple etc]

 

[Legend@wheels]

O i didnt know its 45% .
Good to know! Thx

 

[peter]

Yes i knoe But the height of the sidewalls is the same 45 (in that case)

yes, but the 45 is a percentage of the width of the tyre. in other words, the tire's height is 45 percent of its width. so, on a 225 the sidewall is slightly higher than on a 215. about 0.9cm (0.35 inch).

 

[peter]

yes, but the 45 is a percentage of the width of the tyre. in other words, the tire's height is 45 percent of its width. so, on a 225 the sidewall is slightly higher than on a 215. about 0.9cm (0.35 inch).

ahh. too late.

 

[Legend@wheels]

Hah thx anyway!
The more knowledge the better!

 

[sevenfourate]

yes, but the 45 is a percentage of the width of the tyre. in other words, the tire's height is 45 percent of its width. so, on a 225 the sidewall is slightly higher than on a 215. about 0.9cm (0.35 inch).

Correct.

VERY slight difference. But from the experience above - noticeable !

 

[peter]

Correct.

VERY slight difference. But from the experience above - noticeable !

true. felt it going from a 215/40 18 to a 225/18 40.

 

[Sneydster]

You not lose any handling characteristics with the wider/slightly higher tyres? I mean the whole purpose of lower profile tyres is there's less rubber to flex between the wheel and tarmac under load etc when cornering? Or is the difference so unnotable it's not even felt?

 

[Antti O]

But what was the reason they original designed clios run 215, not 225..

 

[Legend@wheels]

Antti wb mate,got clio again?