opinion on tire size 215/50 vs 225/45

[DAC21]

I already know I will be losing some ride comfort with my switch from OEM 205/60/16
to 215/50/17, but what could I expect going from 215/50/17 to 225/45/17 ?


Thanks for your help

[karterron]

Overall tire size will change more with the 225 45 17 from 26.04 inches stock to 25.26 inches. In other words the 225/45 is 3/4" shorter. This can be important if clearance is an issue due to the drop. Also the 45 sidewall is shorter, obviously. Which means it should be a little stiffer ride, however I'm not sure you would be able to feel the difference.

Your speedometer would be off a little bit going to a 3/4" shorter tire, but not much. Too be honest, I don't see a downside in either tire or that much of a difference that would make one better than the other. The ride comfort would be better with the 215/50 but not that noticable I don't think. I guess it depends on what your goals are.

[nautec]

205/60/16? is that what the 6i uses? huh, oh well, i am going to convert from 215/50/17 OEM to 225/45/17 because of selection, and not much differnence. With the skinnier tire, it will sag a big so making little of a difference. there is a thread on this

http://forum.mazda6tech.com/viewtopic.php?...71eb306da86cb1e

[DAC21]

Originally posted by nautec


* * * * * * 205/60/16? *is that what the 6i uses? *huh, oh well, i am going to convert from 215/50/17 OEM to 225/45/17 because of selection, and not much differnence. *With the skinnier tire, it will sag a big so making little of a difference. there is a thread on this *
http://forum.mazda6tech.com/viewtopi...1eb306da86cb1e

Actually the the non sport package and value sport package "S" model got the 16" also. .

[crowan]

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