A tire question - 225/45/17 on S-Spokes - MINI Cooper Forum

caineroad · #1 (**permalink**) Sep 20th, 2012, 02:33 AM

Can I fit 225/45/17 on a regular 17x7 mini cooper rim?

this is the one that i have:

Caveman · #2 (**permalink**) Sep 20th, 2012, 07:03 PM

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But the tire is "marginally" appropriate for the MINI ... 215/45-17 or 215/40-17 would be a better choice.

Macguyvic · #3 (**permalink**) Sep 20th, 2012, 09:59 PM

You will go wider and taller, which, may affect handling...

caineroad · #4 (**permalink**) Sep 21st, 2012, 05:24 PM

How about 205/40/17?

Caveman · #5 (**permalink**) Sep 21st, 2012, 05:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by caineroad (original)

How about 205/40/17?

Less rim protection and more wheel gap.

caineroad · #6 (**permalink**) Sep 21st, 2012, 06:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Caveman (original)

Less rim protection and more wheel gap.

The reason I asked this is because I purcahesd this size, will there be any problems for everyday driving?

edit: also handling will the be a difference? potholes?

Caveman · #7 (**permalink**) Sep 21st, 2012, 06:43 PM

These tires will have the shortest sidewall of the sizes mentioned, so the wheels will be more susceptible to pothole damage.