235/45 r17 input
235/45 r17 input
Hello!
Idk if I’ve posted somewhere else or not before, it’s been a while since I’ve been on here.
Anyways, I have a 2009 Oxygen Blue Cooper whom is in dire need of wheels/tires.
So I am getting some 235/45 Falken ZIEX ZE950 High Performance All Seasons posted up on some 17x7.5 rims. Probably Katana Kr22’s.
Would love to hear from people running similar setups, good experiences and bad alike.
Any input would be appreciated!
Thanks!!!
Idk if I’ve posted somewhere else or not before, it’s been a while since I’ve been on here.
Anyways, I have a 2009 Oxygen Blue Cooper whom is in dire need of wheels/tires.
So I am getting some 235/45 Falken ZIEX ZE950 High Performance All Seasons posted up on some 17x7.5 rims. Probably Katana Kr22’s.
Would love to hear from people running similar setups, good experiences and bad alike.
Any input would be appreciated!
Thanks!!!
Last edited by Woodymini7; Mar 25, 2018 at 10:17 PM. Reason: Title change
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Who told you 235/45-17 tires would fit your MINI? They are too tall with 25.4" tire diameter or about 1" taller than OEM 205/45-17. The size does fit a 17x7.5" rim OK.
What tire size and tire are you using now? 17x7" and 215/45-17? That fits OEM suspension and will do so with 7.5" wide rim.
What tire size and tire are you using now? 17x7" and 215/45-17? That fits OEM suspension and will do so with 7.5" wide rim.
Who told you 235/45-17 tires would fit your MINI? They are too tall with 25.4" tire diameter or about 1" taller than OEM 205/45-17. The size does fit a 17x7.5" rim OK.
What tire size and tire are you using now? 17x7" and 215/45-17? That fits OEM suspension and will do so with 7.5" wide rim.
What tire size and tire are you using now? 17x7" and 215/45-17? That fits OEM suspension and will do so with 7.5" wide rim.
According to my calculations (using the imperial system in this case), it would increase 1.3” in diameter and almost 3” in width.
Width is what I am going for, and some poke never hurt anybody.
I know I will have to account for offset, but height wise I think I should be fine. I will run over my measurements again though.
You’re saying it will be too tall right?
Keith, awesome!!! My diameter will be 25.3”.
Are you rubbing anywhere? Height or side to side? Also, what is your offset for your 18’s? 18x8 I presume?
Last edited by Woodymini7; Mar 26, 2018 at 09:15 AM.
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Katana KR22 are 17x7.5 et42
Comparing the two your wheels will be 3mm further from inner suspension and poke out 3mm more so overall should be OK with OEM suspension.
7.5" wide rim for that wide a tire is not that good a fit and might look like the rim is too narrow but it will work for street driving.
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I just posted pix of Buzz on the other thread. As I said, I need to come up about 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the front, but otherwise I'm very happy. The ride is amazing ... and as a bonus, the speedometer now accurately reads the true speed (from various GPS and radar signs).
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Keith has NM RSe12 which are 18x7.5 et 45
Katana KR22 are 17x7.5 et42
Comparing the two your wheels will be 3mm further from inner suspension and poke out 3mm more so overall should be OK with OEM suspension.
7.5" wide rim for that wide a tire is not that good a fit and might look like the rim is too narrow but it will work for street driving.
Katana KR22 are 17x7.5 et42
Comparing the two your wheels will be 3mm further from inner suspension and poke out 3mm more so overall should be OK with OEM suspension.
7.5" wide rim for that wide a tire is not that good a fit and might look like the rim is too narrow but it will work for street driving.
After some more research it looks like I am changing my wheels to Raceline Type 126 as they seem to be better made than the Katanas.
Also, as for my tire, I was going to put a 215/45 on my 17x7.5 rim, but thought the extra tire that would wrap JUST slightly over the sidewalls on the 235/45 would cushion the rim a little more against potholes and such.
A 235/45 isnt just wider than a 215/45.... The 45 is a RATIO of the width....so it would be taller too. That can negatively impact driving in it just being TOO cushy and bouncy. It also adds more diameter as you know...decreasing accelleration and adding weight...which also decreases acceleration.
235/45 is getting up to a large size on a freakin Countryman...I can only imagine on a normal Cooper. Also pay attention to wheel weight...lighter is better there too.
235/45 is getting up to a large size on a freakin Countryman...I can only imagine on a normal Cooper. Also pay attention to wheel weight...lighter is better there too.
He is asking about 235/45's... They are a whole inch bigger than yours
So basically
i need to get the manufacturers measurements for the tire to see if it will fit on my wheel and inside my wheel well. Lol
May switch to a 215/45 as I’ve heard good things about those, and they’re lighter than the tire I was looking at. Just sorta concerned about potholes and the like, but I know people in Atlanta who run those and those roads aren’t so good ha. I guess if the sidewall is made well, (manufacturers differ widely in materials used), my rims should be ok 👌.
But I just love wide tires I guess.
Also Keith, saw Buzz on the other thread, that color combo is dope.
Wish the roads here were accommodating to 18’s,
love the look of them.
May switch to a 215/45 as I’ve heard good things about those, and they’re lighter than the tire I was looking at. Just sorta concerned about potholes and the like, but I know people in Atlanta who run those and those roads aren’t so good ha. I guess if the sidewall is made well, (manufacturers differ widely in materials used), my rims should be ok 👌.
But I just love wide tires I guess.
Also Keith, saw Buzz on the other thread, that color combo is dope.
Wish the roads here were accommodating to 18’s,
love the look of them.
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215/45-17 will fit 17x7.5" wheels fine and work for street use. Wider tire sizes are also OK but won't always look as wide due to the width of the rim you are using so there is a small difference in appearance for tire size.
More important is which tire you choose as far as ride comfort and handling is concerned. If you roads are bad then a tire with more ride comfort is more liveable, some tires with better handling and performance are firmer riding and potentially more jarring over bad roads.
More important is which tire you choose as far as ride comfort and handling is concerned. If you roads are bad then a tire with more ride comfort is more liveable, some tires with better handling and performance are firmer riding and potentially more jarring over bad roads.
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