obviously 255s are wider than 245s, but in a real world inch measurement, how much wider, and is it really noticeable?
how much wider are 255s than 245s
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The width of your pinky finger nail.
That's what my high school chemistry teacher taught us.
So to answer your other question - not much difference. I think that means, go with 255's if you are buying tires (they will fit essentially the same as 245's - remember, half of that extra width falls on each side of the wheel). If you have 245's and are wondering whether you should replace them, then the answer is -no-. Wait till they are worn out.
That's what my high school chemistry teacher taught us.
So to answer your other question - not much difference. I think that means, go with 255's if you are buying tires (they will fit essentially the same as 245's - remember, half of that extra width falls on each side of the wheel). If you have 245's and are wondering whether you should replace them, then the answer is -no-. Wait till they are worn out.
iluv95stangs
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Scott_95GT
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iluv95stangs said:
He's asking about 255's not 225's.
Anyways, I had 255/45/17's on my tribars before I got my 03 cobras. I would definatly recomend them over the 245's. They don't bulge like 275's on an 8 inch rim, don't rub, look a tad more meaty than the 245's, cost virtually the same, and they give you less of a chance you will scrape you wheel on a curb (depending on brand).
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mo_dingo
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86bluecobra said:
Yeah, the width and aspect ratio are metric and the radius is standard. Way to go tire industry, NASA couldn't even keep the two seperate.
Scott
I would caution that more than the absolute measurement delta, the manufacturers can be off. One can sell a 245/45/17 (exempli gratia) that is dimensionally different than another manufacturer's 245/45/17.
Good luck.
Good luck.
