215 vs 225vs 245 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Norinradd · 10-29-2016, 12:22 PM

Wondering what characteristics each will have on a 17x8.25

215/45

225/45

245/40

Is it that noticeable?! Ive been told buy this buy that. Like will my mpg drop 3 points if i run a 245. Will it feeel like i have zero grip with 215.

Whatre the pluses n minuses of each? Was goikg to go get 245s put on at this morning. Now im doubting myself again!!!! Erg

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Norinradd · 10-29-2016, 12:48 PM

To my knowledge. The only REAL difference. Is that the 245s are an inch wider. Take a little longer to heat up. Well my rims are an inch and a quarter wider than stock. So why not make the tire an inch wider too

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Summerwolf · 10-29-2016, 12:55 PM

Jfc dude....

Norinradd · 10-29-2016, 12:59 PM

Like should i just say fuck it and stretch my primacy on the 17x8.25

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Leonardo · 10-29-2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Norinradd

Like should i just say fuck it and stretch my primacy on the 17x8.25

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Yes. Good idea. Then get 225. After that go up to 245/40. I did, thats why I know I like 245/40 MPSS.

swarb · 10-29-2016, 01:22 PM

215/45 isn't even an option for 8.25 rim unless you want to stance it out. The stock wheel is 17x7 and 215/45.

225/45 for stock like nimble-ness and rolling resistance. Also cheaper.
245/40 for grip. Also more rim protection. Will lose some feel.

If you are going to use it year round and experience snow, ie snow/all seasons 225/45.
If you have a snow set and drive aggressive and need lateral grip, ie summer 245/40.

Mpg hit is maybe 1mpg, due to rolling resistance and extra weight(1-2lbs) of the tire.

225/45 with the right tire is an upgrade with nearly zero compromise.
245/40 is a larger upgrade with slightly more compromise.

Honestly compound is more important than the size. I'd take 225 mpss over some 245 in an average tire.

Norinradd · 10-29-2016, 01:44 PM

I was just going to buy 245/40 mps as3 for fall winter and 245/40 mpss for summer.
As right now i can get brand new set of michelin mps a/s3 for 400$ installed. Thats like 275$ USD for a beand new set

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swarb · 10-29-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Norinradd

I was just going to buy 245/40 mps as3 for fall winter and 245/40 mpss for summer.
As right now i can get brand new set of michelin mps a/s3 for 400$ installed. Thats like 275$ USD for a beand new set

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Both on the same set of wheels?
I'd tell you to get 225/45 as3's for the stock wheels and save on mounting back and forth all the time. I've read somewhere the as3's are better than the stock tires in the wet and dry. MPSS is a great tire and you will be amazed by what a simple upgrade can do. There is a reason why so many luxury brands run them.

Mim · 10-29-2016, 06:35 PM

What's wrong with staying with 215 and simply going to a stickier compound? I appreciate it might also be an ascetics thing though with the desire to fill out the guards more.

D_Thissen · 10-29-2016, 06:50 PM

225/45r17. Done.

Mr.Impreza · 10-29-2016, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by swarb

215/45 isn't even an option for 8.25 rim unless you want to stance it out. The stock wheel is 17x7 and 215/45.

225/45 for stock like nimble-ness and rolling resistance. Also cheaper

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Originally Posted by D_Thissen

225/45r17. Done.

There is your answer buddy.

225/45/17 would be the way too go on a 17x8.25 wheel.

Norinradd · 10-29-2016, 07:22 PM

Ah well i went 245 40 mps as3's. 225/45 is impossible to find

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Norinradd · 10-29-2016, 07:23 PM

And i didnt like the idea of .5" more sidewall. Thats retarded. Might Aswell run mud terrain tires

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Norinradd · 10-29-2016, 10:07 PM

They feel great though. Driving in the rain i had amazing traction compared to stock. Could launch without violently spinning

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10-29-2016, 12:22 PM	#1
Norinradd Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2013 frs Location: British columbia Posts: 313 Thanks: 107 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	215 vs 225vs 245 Wondering what characteristics each will have on a 17x8.25 215/45 225/45 245/40 Is it that noticeable?! Ive been told buy this buy that. Like will my mpg drop 3 points if i run a 245. Will it feeel like i have zero grip with 215. Whatre the pluses n minuses of each? Was goikg to go get 245s put on at this morning. Now im doubting myself again!!!! Erg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 silver frs, injen intake, agency power header, hks exhaust, no kitties, ecutek tune

10-29-2016, 12:48 PM	#2
Norinradd Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2013 frs Location: British columbia Posts: 313 Thanks: 107 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	To my knowledge. The only REAL difference. Is that the 245s are an inch wider. Take a little longer to heat up. Well my rims are an inch and a quarter wider than stock. So why not make the tire an inch wider too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 silver frs, injen intake, agency power header, hks exhaust, no kitties, ecutek tune

10-29-2016, 12:59 PM	#4
Norinradd Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2013 frs Location: British columbia Posts: 313 Thanks: 107 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Like should i just say fuck it and stretch my primacy on the 17x8.25 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 silver frs, injen intake, agency power header, hks exhaust, no kitties, ecutek tune

10-29-2016, 01:44 PM	#7
Norinradd Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2013 frs Location: British columbia Posts: 313 Thanks: 107 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	215 vs 225vs 245 I was just going to buy 245/40 mps as3 for fall winter and 245/40 mpss for summer. As right now i can get brand new set of michelin mps a/s3 for 400$ installed. Thats like 275$ USD for a beand new set Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 silver frs, injen intake, agency power header, hks exhaust, no kitties, ecutek tune

10-29-2016, 06:35 PM	#9
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swarb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,052 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,451 Times in 1,271 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	215/45 isn't even an option for 8.25 rim unless you want to stance it out. The stock wheel is 17x7 and 215/45. 225/45 for stock like nimble-ness and rolling resistance. Also cheaper. 245/40 for grip. Also more rim protection. Will lose some feel. If you are going to use it year round and experience snow, ie snow/all seasons 225/45. If you have a snow set and drive aggressive and need lateral grip, ie summer 245/40. Mpg hit is maybe 1mpg, due to rolling resistance and extra weight(1-2lbs) of the tire. 225/45 with the right tire is an upgrade with nearly zero compromise. 245/40 is a larger upgrade with slightly more compromise. Honestly compound is more important than the size. I'd take 225 mpss over some 245 in an average tire.

10-29-2016, 06:50 PM	#10
D_Thissen Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: '13 Argento FR-S (Sold) Location: Ontario Posts: 2,126 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,439 Times in 855 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	225/45r17. Done. __________________ My FR-S Build IG: dthissen

10-29-2016, 07:22 PM	#12
Norinradd Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2013 frs Location: British columbia Posts: 313 Thanks: 107 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ah well i went 245 40 mps as3's. 225/45 is impossible to find Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 silver frs, injen intake, agency power header, hks exhaust, no kitties, ecutek tune

10-29-2016, 07:23 PM	#13
Norinradd Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2013 frs Location: British columbia Posts: 313 Thanks: 107 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	And i didnt like the idea of .5" more sidewall. Thats retarded. Might Aswell run mud terrain tires Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 silver frs, injen intake, agency power header, hks exhaust, no kitties, ecutek tune

10-29-2016, 10:07 PM	#14
Norinradd Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2013 frs Location: British columbia Posts: 313 Thanks: 107 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They feel great though. Driving in the rain i had amazing traction compared to stock. Could launch without violently spinning Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 silver frs, injen intake, agency power header, hks exhaust, no kitties, ecutek tune

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