RJS5689 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Well last year I was running 225/45/17 winter tires on my previous vehicle. I made it trough the winter great on them. TireRack recommends 215/50/17 for my Subaru. I have been looking at some of the available tires in this size and there are some I have my eye on (see my other post here,) but I dont really know much about them. There are a handfull of 225/45/17 winter tires that I do have experience with and do happen to really like. How would I fare switching to 225/45/17 tires? I also like the idea of having the lower sidewall to hep increase the stuffness in the dry corners. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Many would argue that the more narrow tire will "track" better in snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 any opinions on 205/50/17 on OEM 17" rims? for winter tires of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06Limited Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 any opinions on 205/50/17 on OEM 17" rims? for winter tires of course That's the stock tire size on the 2.5i's which uses the same size rims as the lgt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronlee0821 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 i would go 215/50/17 for winter tires. narrower the better in snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilh Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 any opinions on 205/50/17 on OEM 17" rims? for winter tires of course It is an excellent size for winter in my opinion. As has been said, it has been the stock 2.5i size on the same wheels. The extra 1/4-inch of sidewall height is welcome for rougher winter roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I think ill get 205/50/17 X-ice XI2's then for the LGT if I can find a good deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I used to think the difference was just butt-dyno talk. But a test of snows in a Norwegian magazine, including two sizes of Nokian RSI's showed that the narrower tire had better performance on snow and ice. Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenc544 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 i would go 215/50/17 for winter tires. narrower the better in snow. IIRC 215/50/17 is too tall for the wheel wells. Go with 205/50/17 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 IIRC 215/50/17 is too tall for the wheel wells. Go with 205/50/17 instead. ?! How does that make sense. Wouldnt the 215/45/18 thats standard on the Spec.B be about the same height as that 215/50/17? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backlash Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 IIRC 215/50/17 is too tall for the wheel wells. Go with 205/50/17 instead. http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html 215/50/17 Circumference 80.0in Diameter 25.5in 205/50/17 Circumference 78.8 Diameter 25.1in Stock 215/45/17 Circumference 77.3in Diameter 24.6in It's not a huge size difference. it should fit, but with what others have said the skinnier the tire the better. EDIT: Spec b stock: 215/45/18 Circumference 80.5in Diameter 25.6in has anyone put stock Spec.b wheels/tires on a LGT? i'd assume there would be no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I think itll fit, however stock for stock I think I remember reading GT's are lower than the spec Bs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Love the avatar VVG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilh Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I have to admit I didn't notice you had a SpecB with the 1-inch larger diameter. I was directing my comments at LGT size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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