17" Meteors 215 50 or 225 45 ??

Heightswitch · 5th March 2013, 16:15

Anyone got any pics of a 75 with both sizes on. I like the idea of filling the arches, but have heard that both sizes can be used without detriment...I would if possible like the better ride quality of a taller profile.. Whats the consensus of opinion??

Cheers
N.

Brek · 5th March 2013, 16:36

don't think there is a great deal of difference, I have 215 50 17 on my zt, and yes they help fill the arches, although mine will be lower than yours. 225 45 is a bit firmer ride, but not much.

Brabus · 5th March 2013, 18:25

Manual says 225/45/17 .So that's what I put on mine and they are fine.

sjc · 5th March 2013, 23:01

I have 215/50/17 having gone from 225/45/17. They look better,are quieter and the ride is better. The latter will be partly having gone from a sports tyre (Bridgestones) to a tyre more in keping with the 75 (Barum Bravuris 2's).
Either way I wouldn' go back to the 45's, on a ZT however it would probably be a different story.

mccano · 6th March 2013, 10:51

Pre facelift 75 had 225 45 17, facelift 75 had 215 50 17.
Difference is small, but 215 fill the arch a little more. Overall diameter for 215 is 64.68 cm and for 225 is 63.43 cm. Sidewall height is 10.75 versus 10.13

Heightswitch · 6th March 2013, 21:36

215 50 Rainsport 2's are ordered. The wheels should turn up tomorrow.. Another little job ticked of the list..
Wife wants to get me a pipe and yorkshire tweed cap for my birthday

5th March 2013, 16:15	#1
Heightswitch Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northumberland Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	17" Meteors 215 50 or 225 45 ?? Anyone got any pics of a 75 with both sizes on. I like the idea of filling the arches, but have heard that both sizes can be used without detriment...I would if possible like the better ride quality of a taller profile.. Whats the consensus of opinion?? Cheers N.

5th March 2013, 18:25	#3
Brabus This is my second home 01 75 tourer cdt,1973 Rover 3500S,,1974 Rover 3500 Auto,1998 216 SE Coupe, 1968 Morris Minor 1000 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bangor/down Posts: 4,839 Thanks: 62 Thanked 184 Times in 158 Posts	Manual says 225/45/17 .So that's what I put on mine and they are fine. __________________ Regards Neale [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 121st 75 Tourer to be made 15th 75 Tourer CDT Club SE to be made 36th 75 Tourer in Zircon Silver Metallic to be made Membership No 903 I was one of the 541

5th March 2013, 23:01	#4
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5th March 2013, 16:36	#2
Brek Gets stuck in MG ZT 180+ 2.5 V6 Manual Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Darlington Posts: 643 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	don't think there is a great deal of difference, I have 215 50 17 on my zt, and yes they help fill the arches, although mine will be lower than yours. 225 45 is a bit firmer ride, but not much.

6th March 2013, 10:51	#5
mccano Loves to post MG ZTT,Chrysler 300 Touring Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Molare Posts: 271 Thanks: 106 Thanked 67 Times in 26 Posts	Pre facelift 75 had 225 45 17, facelift 75 had 215 50 17. Difference is small, but 215 fill the arch a little more. Overall diameter for 215 is 64.68 cm and for 225 is 63.43 cm. Sidewall height is 10.75 versus 10.13

6th March 2013, 21:36	#6
Heightswitch Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northumberland Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	215 50 Rainsport 2's are ordered. The wheels should turn up tomorrow.. Another little job ticked of the list.. Wife wants to get me a pipe and yorkshire tweed cap for my birthday