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jacko

posted on 22/10/11 at 04:52 PM Reply With Quote
I have a dilemma

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

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jase380

posted on 22/10/11 at 05:26 PM Reply With Quote
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 !!
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mgmiller

posted on 22/10/11 at 06:01 PM Reply With Quote
see attached

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

you would need to go for 235's

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JoelP

posted on 22/10/11 at 06:17 PM Reply With Quote
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.





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bi22le

posted on 22/10/11 at 08:47 PM Reply With Quote
I would stick with 215.

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





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