545i Winter Tires Can I use 225/55/17?
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Originally Posted by allentd' post='753282' date='Dec 27 2008, 12:54 AM
I am looking for four snows and found some used Blizzak 225/55/17s at a good price. Will they be too tall for the car?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Calculated it in here: Wheelsmaster
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='753289' date='Dec 26 2008, 06:05 PM
I think they would. I'm running on 225/50/17, which is the correct size. The diameter of 225/55/17 is 26,8" (680mm) when 225/50/17 is 25,9" (658mm), and that's 3,3% taller then.
Calculated it in here: Wheelsmaster
Calculated it in here: Wheelsmaster
Thanks. I did the calculation too and thought they might be too tall. I think you've confirmed it. Thanks again.
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225/50-17 come standard on the 545i w/o sport pkg
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I'm pretty sure I got this link from this excellent site in the past and hope it's okay to post. The calculator should give you some additional info.
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
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I guess I should have read a little closer...didn't see the wheelmaster calculater...nice tool. thx.
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