[Surftaco]

I found these tires and they have very good ratings and interesting tire specs. The 215 is the same width as the 225 and weighs 4 pounds less.

here are the specs:


215/55R17
Load Index 94 = 1477lbs (670kg) per tire
Speed Rating “V” = 149mph (240kph) 94V SL Treadwear: 380
Traction: A
Temperature: A380 A A 1477 lbs.
51 psi
10/32"
21lbs. 6-8" approved rim sizes
7"
9.2" "tread width"
NA
26.3" overall diameter
780 revs
Country of Origin "FR"

225/55R17
Load Index 97 = 1609lbs (730kg) per tire
Speed Rating “V” = 149mph (240kph) 97V SL Treadwear: 380
Traction: A
Temperature: A380 A A 1609 lbs.
51 psi
10/32"
25lbs. 6-8" approved rim sizes
7"
9.2" "tread width"
NA
26.7" overall diameter
775 revs
Country of Origin "FR"

Help me decide. Im running 17X7.5 BBS goldies with stock tires

 

[funkymonkey1002]

Are you talking about the Exclaim UHP?

I ran them in 235/45/17 (on 17x7.5 +48). The compound feels pretty soft to the touch, you can squish the tread around with your finger. However they do grip pretty well in most conditions.

 

[Surftaco]

Are you talking about the Exclaim UHP?

I ran them in 235/45/17 (on 17x7.5 +48). The compound feels pretty soft to the touch, you can squish the tread around with your finger. However they do grip pretty well in most conditions.

yes

 

[The Black Box]

225 is the better fit for a 7.5" wheel.

 

[funkymonkey1002]

They have the same section width, but the tread is probably wider on the 225. The 225 is .4" larger in diameter.

If you have clearance to the strut I'd just go with a 235/50/17.

 

[getsomz28]

I am running 225/55/17 UHPs with 06 WRX wheels and run a 5mm spacer in the rear to keep from rubbing on the strut. They have been great tires for the past 2 summers!