tyre width

[captain emina]

hi, im about to purchase a set of 225/45/17 alloys
will these rub on my estima under load?
is any one using this width of tyre?
its currently on 215/65/15

[Daz]

TYRESAVE: Tyre Size Calculator

If this link works try this chart to compare tyre diameters.

[jrobertsondj]

Hi and welcome captain...

[captain emina]

wow, with that chart its saying that my new set of wheels is smaller by 7%
question now is
is this good or bad??

[Frenchman]

I have 225/40/18 on my bus no problem, so should be ok.

Frenchman

[robdrinkwater]

Originally Posted by Frenchman

I have 225/40/18 on my bus no problem, so should be ok.

Frenchman

What's ride comfort like with those on. The Estima must rely on a certain amount of flexibility in the tyres, so does such a small wall aloow much ride comfort. Let's face it, they're never going to be a sports car, so handling isn't what a big set of wheels and low profiles are for, so I assume it's purely for looks.

How do they look & how's the handling vs comfort??

Regards, Rob.

[Eagle]

I have run 215/45/17 with no problems - the Kumho tyre was the best. I am currently on 235/40/18 - not too bad but I have some suspension work to do which will definately make it better.

[monsigna]

If your new wheels are smaller in diameter than the origonals, then you will get less mileage........per gallon.........and the speedo will not give you the correct speed reading.


ade.

[Frenchman]

I find the ride comfort ok, it also has lowered down suspension. It is more for looks than comfort mind, they do look very good, will post some piccies up when I get a chance.

I have just driven to Vernon France and back, and was fine unless you go off the beaten track and find a bumpy road

When I have to get new tyres fitted I will go with a higher profile tyre, because the low profile isn't really needed.

Frenchman