[ST-in-Mich]

Hi all,

Im looking to get some new tires with winter ending soon here, and im having a much better time finding tires that i like in a 205/45-17 size vs the 40 of the stocks. Will this causing any issues? I'm new when it comes to tires and sizes so im really unsure.

I appreciate the help,

ST-In-Mich

 

[ST-in-Mich]

Also, will the size difference be very noticeable? Only 2 of my tires have any real wear on them so I was only going to replace 2 of the tires.

 

[djdennehy]

If you are only buying two tires, I would get two of the same size to match the OEM tires... Are the tires in question completely warn? Would a simple tire rotation make more sense?

 

[Nik17]

Last year, I ran BFG Rivals in 215/45/17 on the stock wheels with little issue. They would rub on taking a tight u-turn or when hitting a large pothole (or sewer drain) at a somewhat high speed.
For reference those were 24.7" in diameter.

 

[horrorbiz]

Hi all,

Im looking to get some new tires with winter ending soon here, and im having a much better time finding tires that i like in a 205/45-17 size vs the 40 of the stocks. Will this causing any issues? I'm new when it comes to tires and sizes so im really unsure.

I appreciate the help,

ST-In-Mich

That size will definitely work and the difference will be pretty minimal. You'll notice more of a difference based on tire selection. If it were me id swap all 4 tires if you're changing size.

 

[ST-in-Mich]

If you are only buying two tires, I would get two of the same size to match the OEM tires... Are the tires in question completely warn? Would a simple tire rotation make more sense?

Yes, my front tires are completely shot, like 2/10s tread left on them, meanwhile my back tires are barely worn at all. The person I was talking too basically said he would only rotate them if I absolutely insisted but could have some bad traction issues.

 

[ST-in-Mich]

Last year, I ran BFG Rivals in 215/45/17 on the stock wheels with little issue. They would rub on taking a tight u-turn or when hitting a large pothole (or sewer drain) at a somewhat high speed.
For reference those were 24.7" in diameter.

215's are wider then the 205s too, correct?

 

[ST-in-Mich]

That size will definitely work and the difference will be pretty minimal. You'll notice more of a difference based on tire selection. If it were me id swap all 4 tires if you're changing size.

Hmm, I just dont want to completely get rid of 2 still very good condition tires.

 

[horrorbiz]

Hmm, I just dont want to completely get rid of 2 still very good condition tires.

You could always sell the 2 good ones. If not, I'd stick with the same tire size.

 

[horrorbiz]

215's are wider then the 205s too, correct?

Yes the 215 relates to the width.

 

[AlanBDahl]

See my thread, I went with the Michelins in the stock size and tossed the RE-050A's even though there was maybe 4/32nds left. If your rears truly have nearly full depth you could buy two RE-050A's and be ok.

 

[stuntdoogie]

Are you planning to lower your car?

 

[ST-in-Mich]

Are you planning to lower your car?

No i am not