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CountryS 03-15-2016 04:11 PM

225/55/17 on Countryman
 
Will be installing a new set of tires 225/55/17 on my Countryman tomorrow, has any other member installed this size on stock 17.

devilmotorsports 03-15-2016 05:13 PM

I found you this

CountryS 03-15-2016 05:30 PM

thanks a million for the link, not much info on 225/55/17 but more on 225/50/17, I hope they will fit.

devilmotorsports 03-15-2016 05:59 PM

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I don't have them installed personally, but using some available online tools it looks like it should fit. Any time you change tire size its going to have an effect on your speedometer, between the 50 and 55 profile the the 50 has the least effect. Likely why there is so much more discussion on it.

205/55 vs 225/50:
Speedo error -3.05%
Reading at 30mph 29.09mph
Reading at 60mph 58.17mph

205/55 vs 225/55:
Speedo error -6.26%
Reading at 30mph 28.12mph
Reading at 60mph 56.25mph

CountryS 03-16-2016 02:19 AM

Great info, thanks for taking the time to explain, I will give you an update tonight after a road test, the vehicle is stock in regards to the suspension and I don't carry heavy items.

blacjakch 03-16-2016 05:10 AM

I have the Continental Pro Contact DWS non runflats in that size and it was the best thing I ever did for a smoother ride. I used to have wicked tramlining but with these tires it all but went away.They do not rub or anything and an added benefit, they look beefier and will help the rims with any curb rash.They are very good tires in the rain and on dry ground. We didn't get much snow this year but the times she went out in the snow, she performed like a champ in the snow. I would definitely reccomend thes tires. Good luck!!

CountryS 03-16-2016 02:07 PM

Well the tires are now installed and no rubbing, has great look and it seems like I'm ridding higher now... maybe my imagination.
Thanks for the info

entropy1 08-26-2018 03:49 PM


Originally Posted by devilmotorsports (Post 4187366)
I don't have them installed personally, but using some available online tools it looks like it should fit. Any time you change tire size its going to have an effect on your speedometer, between the 50 and 55 profile the the 50 has the least effect. Likely why there is so much more discussion on it.

205/55 vs 225/50:
Speedo error -3.05%
Reading at 30mph 29.09mph
Reading at 60mph 58.17mph

205/55 vs 225/55:
Speedo error -6.26%
Reading at 30mph 28.12mph
Reading at 60mph 56.25mph

I know this is an older thread, but for anyone that comes across this, just wanted to point out that the above information is wrong. Going from 205/55 to 225/55 yields a 3.35% increase in circumference (speedo error). Such an increase is considered mild and normal.

Will be running 225/55 on some 17x8 BMW wheels as a winter setup.


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