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I have a dilemma
jacko - 22/10/11 at 04:52 PM

Hi all
My Vectra C sri has 215-50 -17 tyres fitted and i need new ones But i can get 225-45-17 tyres for the same price
so if it was you what size tyres would you buy /fit and why ?
IE Better handling etc
Jacko

jase380 - 22/10/11 at 05:26 PM

Would stick with the 215/50 myself. The 45s would make the ride even harder and the extra width on the front might cause it to tramline a bit more..... and the wider lower profile tyres will be even crapper in the snow, if it arrives !!

mgmiller - 22/10/11 at 06:01 PM

see attached

http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html

you would need to go for 235's

JoelP - 22/10/11 at 06:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by jase380
Would stick with the 215/50 myself. The 45s would make the ride even harder and the extra width on the front might cause it to tramline a bit more..... and the wider lower profile tyres will be even crapper in the snow, if it arrives !!


thats 3 good reasons there.

bi22le - 22/10/11 at 08:47 PM

I would stick with 215.

No rubbing, taller wall may increase grip more than width and ride quality