Increasing Tyre Size - Nissan Primera

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Sun 8 Feb 2004 22:31
Increasing Tyre Size - Nissan Primera - fossyant
I currently have 215 50 R17\'s on my Primera (standard size wheel for this car). Would the rims take 235 45 R17\'s (tyre circumference stays the same - checked this). There is loads of clearance etc.

Main reason is that the 235 tyre is about £40 each cheaper than the 215, and I get much more choice. Currently have Dunlop 3000A\'s.

Can rims take a slightly wider tyre ?
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Mon 9 Feb 2004 08:48
Increasing Tyre Size - Nissan Primera - BB
What size rims are they? 17 x 7 or 17 x 7.5?
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Mon 9 Feb 2004 13:17
Increasing Tyre Size - Nissan Primera - fossyant
Hi, 17 x 7JJ - Will this mean 215 is the limit ?
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Tue 10 Feb 2004 08:37
Increasing Tyre Size - Nissan Primera - BB
I am not positive, but I would say that 215 is the limit for those rims. I dont think that you could squeeze 225 on that rim. I have 17 x 7 rims and 205 x 40 x 17 rubber and have the same problem as you. Damn expensive tyres.
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