Hello all

My recommended tyre specs are
P 215 50 R 17 93 V

However, I want to increase ground clearance by changing the tyres whilst using the same 17 inch rims

Please suggest what tyre specs I can opt for without increasing fuel consumption OR having other negative side-effects...

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205/60 R 17

205/65 R17 would do, depending on how high you want it to go.

But note that you gain some, you lose some. It will definitely affect the handling, speedometer, and maybe, the fuel conumption.

Ikenna.

Ikenna351: 205/65 R17 would do, depending on how high you want it to go.

But note that you gain some, you lose some. It will definitely affect the handling, speedometer, and maybe, the fuel conumption.

Ikenna.

Thanks kenmaro

Ikenna...I want to go as high as possible...without any adverse effects on the car

So what specs can I safely go with?

You cant go any higher than the recommended without any adverse effects to the car. the Bleep/60/17 or Bleep/65/17 tyre will increase the weight of your tyres, increasing the overall weight of your car and will adversely affect your fuel economy. Another point to note is that, the clearance between the tyres and the cars fender will be greatly reduced. This will result in the tyres rubbing on the fender and will deteriorate the tyres quickly. If you want to increase the overall height of your car, i think you should consider lifting the suspensions. This will affect the handling anyway. In all, you are going to have to compromise something.

9icetoo

Compromise...hmmm...na wa ooo

When changing tire sizes, it is recommended you stay within 3% of the diameter/height of the original(stock) tire. Any more or less than this may cause brake failure. You may go to this tire calculator to do the best fit yourself http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator

kenmaro: When changing tire sizes, it is recommended you stay within 3% of the diameter/height of the original(stock) tire. Any more or less than this may cause brake failure. You may go to this tire calculator to do the best fit yourself http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator

Brake failure how? Please explain.

Somorin#1: Wrong tire size fitment will increase your braking distance ( poor traction) required which may cause brake failure.

kenmaro: Somorin#1: Wrong tire size fitment will increase your braking distance ( poor traction) required which may cause brake failure.

Then not a failure.

I can see where a heavier tire MIGHT cause an extended stopping distance but not a total failure.

I've done +1 up to +3 on cars and I've never had a failure.

I tend to speak from direct and first hand experience and not cut and pasting YouTube stuff.