Question about tire sizes

[accord885]

Looking at new tires, the stock ones on my car are 215/65R17

How far outside of that can i go without causing trouble?

There are only 2 manufactures that make that size and they both suck.

How much will a 1.4" change in the overall diameter affect things?

[Mitsu3000gt]

Tire shops have a calculator that will tell you. I'm sure you could find one online too. Try www.tirerack.com.

Mark

[accord885]

The tire rack only tells me what tires are sized for my car, not what tires could work on my rims. Any one here work at a tire shop that could help me out?

[RX-7_TWINTURBO]

call my tires
they always get :thumbsup: :thumbsup: from me

[rc2002]

1.4" will make a significant difference. Your current tire height is 28". 1.4" is 5% different. That will throw off your speedometer too. Lucky you have a truck - I don't think it'll cause any clearance issues.

[benyl]

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

[accord885]

Not really a truck. Its a Magnum

Good site. Looks like a 245/55R17 will work as well only 1.4% change.

EDIT:
Too bad there isnt anything good in that size either.... looks like i might just have to buy rims too!

[vansterdam]

upgrade to some 18" wheels and go with a size like 235/55R18
There are quite a few more tire choices in that size.

That size is only about 4 mm taller than stock.