quote:Originally posted by George P:
I've been considering the 285/40r17 tire myself, paired with the 225/50r15 up front. Available as a matched set in the Pirelli P Zero model. In my opinion the 285/40R17 (26" diameter) is too small in diameter to pair with any front tire larger than 24.3" diameter.
The chart details options where you can acquire the same make and model for all 4 corners, with good availability, correct diameters, etc.
George, Yes but.... I'd like to get at least one or two more tire cycles out of my 17" front and rear wheels. I understand and agree with your ~2" F/R size difference preference but, I doubt if I (or most people) would notice the 0.2" in radius difference between 24.3"(205/45) and a 24.7" (245/40) tire. But I'm sure they'd notice the 9.8" vs 8.4" section width.
And I think the handling difference would be substantial as well.