255/60 R17 instead of stock 235/65 R17s?

Fisch · #1 12-10-2009, 04:15 PM

I searched the forum but couldn't find an exact match for this question. I have a 2003 3.0i with the stock Style 57 7.5x17 wheels. I am thinking of replacing the 235/65-17s with 255/60-17s at all four corners on the stock wheels (same rolling diameter as original size). Will there be any clearance issues from suspension or steering components with the wider tire? True, it's only an extra 10mm inboard from stock, but I want to make sure. Thanks in advance for any help!

motordavid · #2 12-10-2009, 04:25 PM

The tire comparo shows that the two sizes are nearly dead nuts on/equal...
The question of fitting/clearing: I don't know answer, but my bet is yes.
GL,mD

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Fraser · #3 12-10-2009, 04:32 PM

This won't be a problem. Other members have fitted 265/70 and even 275/55 on the 17s.

Fisch · #4 12-10-2009, 04:48 PM

Here's another nice tire size calculator:
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powers1 · #5 12-10-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fisch

I searched the forum but couldn't find an exact match for this question. I have a 2003 3.0i with the stock Style 57 7.5x17 wheels. I am thinking of replacing the 235/65-17s with 255/60-17s at all four corners on the stock wheels (same rolling diameter as original size). Will there be any clearance issues from suspension or steering components with the wider tire? True, it's only an extra 10mm inboard from stock, but I want to make sure. Thanks in advance for any help!

No problems with the suspension clearance .It will just cause a bit more body roll as the wheel is only 7.5" and really more suitable for a 235 tyre!

Fraser · #6 12-10-2009, 06:30 PM

255/60-17 is fine on a 7.5-inch rim. In fact Michelin claim that 7.5 is the optimal rim size for its 255/60-17 Diamaris.

omodos · #7 11-30-2011, 10:22 AM

@Fraser or anyone who may know, hi fella, did the evil deed and downgraded to 18" 8.5J all round as opposed to my 19" staggered setup, did search everywhere for used 17" alloys but they are not easy to come by out here, out of curiosity i know stock size is 255/55 but is there any other tire size i can used all round?

Fraser · #8 12-03-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by omodos

@Fraser or anyone who may know, hi fella, did the evil deed and downgraded to 18" 8.5J all round as opposed to my 19" staggered setup, did search everywhere for used 17" alloys but they are not easy to come by out here, out of curiosity i know stock size is 255/55 but is there any other tire size i can used all round?

If you want a slightly narrower/taller tyre (better for off-road and bad roads) your could fit a 245/60 instead of the standard 255/55. The 245/60 is okay for a 8.5 rim but will make the speedo read a bit slow.

omodos · #9 12-05-2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fraser

If you want a slightly narrower/taller tyre (better for off-road and bad roads) your could fit a 245/60 instead of the standard 255/55. The 245/60 is okay for a 8.5 rim but will make the speedo read a bit slow.

Thanks Fraser for the reply, will bear this in mind, at the moment one of my front tires seems to be losing air about 0.2bar per week (dropped from 2.2 bar to 2.0bar) just hoping not a cracked alloy will ask tire place to dunk it in water rather than use a soapy water spray only to find leak...just wondering if it is an alloy leak whether the leak could manifest itself only when car is in motion and alloy is under stress?

JCL · #10 12-05-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by omodos

...just wondering if it is an alloy leak whether the leak could manifest itself only when car is in motion and alloy is under stress?

No. But if it is around the rim where the tire seals to the rim it can leak depending on the position when it is parked, ie sometimes and not others, depending on whether the area leaking is down or up.