EvilCamaroSS Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 What would you go with? I have decided to order ContiExtremeContacttires and i'm undecided on the size, I have to drive to work even if there is a blizzard, and I also like to have fun in the turns in the summer, so these looked best, but what size will benefit me the most? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 215 will cut through snow/ice better. But I personally would want the 225 for the extra rim protection and slightly taller gearing. Actually I've heard the 225/45-17 is closer to actual speed than the stock 215/45-17. Since you are going to use it year round I would go with 225/45 which will give you a bit more traction in the summer, a bit more rim protection in the winter, better gearing... etc. Of course, these differences will be mostly academic. The most noticeable difference will be the aesthetic... The 225/45 will look better IMO. For a drastic improvement in all conditions, dedicated summer/winter rubber is still the best bet! The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 If you need to drive if there is a blizzard I strongly suggest dedicated winter tires; probably studless ice and not high performance. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramall2 Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I'd go with 225/45 for year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsnoops Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 i was debating the same, your speedo will be off like 1mph, no biggie. so im going to go with 225s for my stock rims, and if i wanted to buy 7.5 wide.. it would be a good fit too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilCamaroSS Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 It's a $40 difference to go up to the 225's. Seems like everyone thinks it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 ^ worth it. ride is better, plus if you go up to an 8' rim they'll still fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 same dilemma with Z1s It's funny that I have winters at 225/45/17 wider than stock RE92s which I will be replacing. I am leaning toward 225/45 for dedicated summer set on stock rims. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bechtold Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I figured I'd bump this with my questions. I'm looking at these sizes. I live in Austin, Texas so snow isn't much of an issue, Ice can be occasionaly in Winter, but that's it. So I was looking at a performance summer tire or a good (if there is such a thing) high performance all-season. Which size is going to ride better, handle better, etc. and why do you say that? I will be getting aftermarket rims next time around as I want a lighter wheel than the stockers and probably stick with 17x7 size. Saw some nice Enkei's I was thinking of. I just put on the JDM Spec.B Rev.A shocks/springs and bigger swaybars and I'm looking for something to complement this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 225/45/17 is what I use all year around. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 235 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I just put 225/45/17's on my 04 STI BBS's. Go with a dedicated winter tire and 225's in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm thinking about using a 245/45/18 all year round on my Outback. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Bechtold Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Can't see a need for a Winter tire in Austin, Texas. Snow is an unusual thing here. Most winters it doesn't snow or not enough to be measurable. But it can get into the 20's for lows. I used to live in Chicago. Winter tires were nice to have there but you could get away with an all-season that was good in the snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Summer tires do not like to be driven below ~45F. And if it snows you may as well take skates or skis. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Summer tires do not like to be driven below ~45F. And if it snows you may as well take skates or skis. Krzys hehe, and here I am with R-compounds in 15F... as long there's no snow or ice, I'll still go out in cold weather on R-comps. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 How do you like your R-comps in 15F? I suspect they are not that great before they warm up. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdadi Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Plus Zero http://www.discounttiredirect.com/images/kotspacer.gif205/45-17205/50-17215/50-17225/45-17235/40-17235/45-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjbev21 Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 is anyone running 235's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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