R56 Is anyone out there running 205/50R17s?
#1
Is anyone out there running 205/50R17s?
Good day all –
I’d appreciate hearing from anyone who is actually running – or has attempted to run – 205/50R17s all around on an MCS (or on a Justa I suppose) with stock suspension. I’ve seen a few old posts that were a bit ambiguous and would appreciate more current opinions.
Why would I want to run this size when the stock 205/45-R17 size is plentiful?
I have TWO separate sets of 4 mounted Blizzak WS70 205/50R17 snow tires (non-Runflat) in storage, purchased in 2011 but each set virtually new with no evidence of dry cracking and only one winter’s use, that were not sold along with the cars they were originally purchased for. I’d like to unmount and repurpose these snow tires on new 17x7 ASA AR1s for a few seasons (until the winter rubber either ages out or wears out, whichever comes first).
I’m currently running stock 16" Rib Spoke Style 1115 wheels and 195/55R16 Conti ProContact SSRs (meh . . . ) with plenty of rubber left, and my plan would be to keep running these 16s in the spring/summer/fall and the 17s in winter, but eventually swap out the wheels and run the 17" AR1s most of the time with new 'All-Season tires' (perhaps Driveguards) and then throw some new 16” snows (probably Hakkas) on the 16" stock wheels for winter use.
I’ve run the calculations (see thumbnails below) and get the following for 195/55R16 vs. the larger 205/50R17.
I’m thinking that 205/50R17s should work just fine (seems to be plenty of 'extra' room in the wheel arch) but would appreciate real world thoughts from the group.
FWIW, TireRack (where I purchased the Blizzaks and where I'd purchase the new ASA 17" wheels) views this as an 'aggressive fitment' that - while not necessarily recommended - would perhaps work.
Thoughts?
Thanks!!
I’d appreciate hearing from anyone who is actually running – or has attempted to run – 205/50R17s all around on an MCS (or on a Justa I suppose) with stock suspension. I’ve seen a few old posts that were a bit ambiguous and would appreciate more current opinions.
Why would I want to run this size when the stock 205/45-R17 size is plentiful?
I have TWO separate sets of 4 mounted Blizzak WS70 205/50R17 snow tires (non-Runflat) in storage, purchased in 2011 but each set virtually new with no evidence of dry cracking and only one winter’s use, that were not sold along with the cars they were originally purchased for. I’d like to unmount and repurpose these snow tires on new 17x7 ASA AR1s for a few seasons (until the winter rubber either ages out or wears out, whichever comes first).
I’m currently running stock 16" Rib Spoke Style 1115 wheels and 195/55R16 Conti ProContact SSRs (meh . . . ) with plenty of rubber left, and my plan would be to keep running these 16s in the spring/summer/fall and the 17s in winter, but eventually swap out the wheels and run the 17" AR1s most of the time with new 'All-Season tires' (perhaps Driveguards) and then throw some new 16” snows (probably Hakkas) on the 16" stock wheels for winter use.
I’ve run the calculations (see thumbnails below) and get the following for 195/55R16 vs. the larger 205/50R17.
Diameter difference: +0.63" (+2.50%)
Width difference: +0.39” (+5.1%)
and the following for 205/45R17 vs. 205/50R17.Width difference: +0.39” (+5.1%)
Diameter difference: +0.81" (+3.22%)
Width difference: None
Width difference: None
I’m thinking that 205/50R17s should work just fine (seems to be plenty of 'extra' room in the wheel arch) but would appreciate real world thoughts from the group.
FWIW, TireRack (where I purchased the Blizzaks and where I'd purchase the new ASA 17" wheels) views this as an 'aggressive fitment' that - while not necessarily recommended - would perhaps work.
Thoughts?
Thanks!!
Last edited by Kimolaoha; 08-21-2015 at 08:06 AM.
#3
Thanks a lot for the response. Much appreciated!!!
I wonder if my SNOW TIRES will actually provide a better ride than the run flats?!
I wonder if my SNOW TIRES will actually provide a better ride than the run flats?!
#5
As validated by GeneralSpecific above, all is indeed well, no fitment issues, no rubbing, etc. and the ride is at least as smooth and quiet as the stock 16" Conti Runflats.
Will swap them back out tomorrow - secure in the knowledge that there will be NO SNOW in DC now that I'm otherwise prepared.
#6
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Nine Plan Failed
R60 :: Countryman Talk (2010-2015)
2
10-14-2015 11:50 PM
Mini Mania
Drivetrain Products
0
09-02-2015 09:05 AM