245/40r17 vs 225/45r17 opinions ? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

whjdm069 · 05-19-2017, 09:25 PM

So I'm really liking the 245 over the 225 but not sure if I will rub. I have konig oversteer 17x8 wheels. Lowered on eibach sportlines. I tried searching but found most run 235/40r17 which is not a bad tire just limited options. Really wanting to get away from the stretched look. Any thoughts or opinions appreciated. Thanks

TommyW · 05-19-2017, 09:48 PM

For auto X maybe 245. If not, 225 with a good compound is more than enough with stock power. Too big a tire can really screw up the balance. I was on the fence and went to 225's with great grip (Yokohama 8r) and it's borderline too much grip for 200hp. There's a reason 200hp cars don't come with 245's

whjdm069 · 05-20-2017, 01:14 PM

Thanks for the advice. Decided on the 225/45r17.

JD001 · 05-20-2017, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by whjdm069

Thanks for the advice. Decided on the 225/45r17.

Keep us posted with your findings.. I will be changing from stock tyres to more sporty Michelins this July, not sure if it'll be the PSS or the new PS4 and whether I go up in size to 225\40s.

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whjdm069 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: 2015 scion frs Location: oregon Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	245/40r17 vs 225/45r17 opinions ? So I'm really liking the 245 over the 225 but not sure if I will rub. I have konig oversteer 17x8 wheels. Lowered on eibach sportlines. I tried searching but found most run 235/40r17 which is not a bad tire just limited options. Really wanting to get away from the stretched look. Any thoughts or opinions appreciated. Thanks

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TommyW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: '13 Whiteout Location: San Clemente Posts: 1,493 Thanks: 496 Thanked 1,245 Times in 674 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For auto X maybe 245. If not, 225 with a good compound is more than enough with stock power. Too big a tire can really screw up the balance. I was on the fence and went to 225's with great grip (Yokohama 8r) and it's borderline too much grip for 200hp. There's a reason 200hp cars don't come with 245's

05-20-2017, 01:14 PM	#3
whjdm069 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: 2015 scion frs Location: oregon Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the advice. Decided on the 225/45r17.

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