Hey guys, noob here so hoping someone let me know:
I need to change my tyres as they are worn out. I just checked the invoice I had and it says the tyre is the size of 225/45R17. I did some quotes at tyresales.com.au and found out price is much cheaper for 215/45R17. Question, will 215/45R17 fit my current rims that have 225/45R17? Thanks.
Hey nocure, how do I find out if it is an 8" rim? Cheers.
Stamped in the inside of the wheel
how wide is your rim?
the ride on the 215/45/17 will be slightly worse as
215 is the width
45 is 45% of the width as the side wall
17 is the rim size.
http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=225&aspect=45&dia…
I get second hand with 70% tread from my local fitter for $55 each / fitted + balanced and they're A/T tyres. 1 A/T tyre new comes in at ~$200 …
what is your car?
make sure the new size has at least the same load rating as tyre placard (i.e. if 225 was original size, then 215 will likely be illegal)
lol.
my placard reads 215/45ZR17 7JJx17 ET50 5x114.3
what i have 225/35R19x8.5 fronts 235/35R19x10 rears.
just a bit of stretch.
I wouldnt worry so much OP
Correct the load and speed ratings have to be the same or higher for insurance and for it to be roadworthy. Diameter increase/decrease is allowed to a certain %, one size wider or smaller should be ok.
They should fit, but they will throw your speedo out by almost 2%. When your speedo says 100kph, you'll be doing closer to 98kph
It's fine as long as it is under not over I guess …
Not to mention that your speedo is probably out already. I don't think olive owned a car yet that showed 100 on the speedo while travelling at 100km/h. It's usually more like show 100, speed 95.
Never spend less on rubber. It is the only part keeping you in contact with the road.
Ditto brakes.
It is the only part keeping you in contact with the road.
Always knew it wasn't gravity.
That's why you can't lift up a car, you need to use a jack and they all have in built anti-rubber-calibration to allow you to break the bond between the road and the car.
Thanks for confirming. I think we've all learned something today.
Yes, assuming its a 8" rim, 235/45 will also fit.