215/45/17 vs 215/40/17....?
#1
215/45/17 vs 215/40/17....?
Hi guys,
I'm considering a great deal offered to me for some Goodyear Eagle F1 tires. The tires on my tC now are the standard 215/45/17. The Goodyear Eagles are 215/40/17. Is there a big difference at all in the size difference? Will I feel a noticable ride difference in terms of road harshness with 40s instead of 45s?
Thanks.
I'm considering a great deal offered to me for some Goodyear Eagle F1 tires. The tires on my tC now are the standard 215/45/17. The Goodyear Eagles are 215/40/17. Is there a big difference at all in the size difference? Will I feel a noticable ride difference in terms of road harshness with 40s instead of 45s?
Thanks.
#3
I sort of already do. I bought the car used and it has Capitol tires on it. While they look ok, they are awful on a wet road. I slide easily. The Goodyears are $300. Normally, those go for $158 a tire. A 215/40 is only about 10 mm smaller than a 215/45, no?
#4
www.1010tires.com is the best place to compare tire sizes. Anything within 3% will be ok. If you are staying stock size better tires can be found for about the same maybe a little less. Check around goodyear is just a name the quality isnt there anymore.
#5
You'll lower the car by .8", and throw the speedo off by 3.4%; when it reads 60, you're actually doing 57.9. Gas mileage will likely drop a bit (if even 1mpg) but launching should be slightly better (reduced rotating mass and shorter rollout).
Cheap way to lower the car, at any rate.
Cheap way to lower the car, at any rate.
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