tyre width

captain emina · 4th July 2008, 01:11 AM

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 · 4th July 2008, 09:22 AM

TYRESAVE: Tyre Size Calculator

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

jrobertsondj · 4th July 2008, 09:51 AM

Hi and welcome captain...

captain emina · 4th July 2008, 01:52 PM

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 · 4th July 2008, 06:16 PM

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

Frenchman

robdrinkwater · 7th July 2008, 06:32 PM

Quote:

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 · 10th July 2008, 10:40 PM

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 · 10th July 2008, 11:03 PM

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 · 13th July 2008, 11:57 AM

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

4th July 2008, 01:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
captain emina Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: scotland Posts: 166	tyre width 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

10th July 2008, 10:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Eagle Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 31	tyres 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.

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monsigna Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: i live in andover hampshire 'doon south' Posts: 3,142	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. __________________ *if its not broke,dont try to fix it!*

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4th July 2008, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Daz Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Wales Posts: 309	TYRESAVE: Tyre Size Calculator If this link works try this chart to compare tyre diameters.

4th July 2008, 09:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
jrobertsondj Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston(lincolnshire) Posts: 420	Hi and welcome captain...

4th July 2008, 01:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
captain emina Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: scotland Posts: 166	wow, with that chart its saying that my new set of wheels is smaller by 7% question now is is this good or bad??

4th July 2008, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Frenchman Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 211	I have 225/40/18 on my bus no problem, so should be ok. Frenchman

13th July 2008, 11:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Frenchman Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 211	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