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I'm a little bit torn, and I hope this is the right place to ask.
I've got 8" wheels I need tires for (Couldn't go with 9" with stock suspension without poke).
Now, I love a meaty look, but not if it's going to be at the cost of performance.
Planning on getting Michelin Pilot 4s, but don't know which size (Mostly daily and spirited safe backroad fun, also maybe some autoX in novice class).
225/45ZR17: Thin look, 26lbs, slightly over diameter, stiffest sidewall, 8.9" tread
235/45ZR17: Best fit, 9.3" tread, but significantly over diameter
245/40ZR17: Best look, best diameter, 9.8" tread, slightly pinched.
I'm guessing (and reading) that 245s are probably out, due to the pinching and being a little squirmy/rolly/soft.
So will I be best suited with 235s and the resulting tall gearing, or should I suck it up and go with 225s?
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