Alternative 17" tire sizes?

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I'm looking for some cheap used tires to replace the two compact spares I have on the rear (yes I know it's a big no-no). Actually I want to buy a full set but can't afford $400+ right now for a brand new set. Had about $2800 of work done under service contract last fall, and I couldn't afford to get an alignment, so naturally the car chewed up the tires.

235/60r17 is what this AWD 2006 Torrent came with stock.

Can I squeeze a wider and/or higher ratio tire into the wheelwell, using the stock 17" rims?
 
If your vehicle was a 1972 Plymouth Duster I would say sure do what you need to.

Your vehicle has complex computers on board that measure wheel speed it uses this information to help keep you your passengers and others around you safe.

With this in mind I wouldn't recommend going to a taller profile tire, a bid wider or narrower will be alright and still allow you to get your needed alignment and will not mess with the computer.
 
So... I found a set of 225/60r17s... Is 10mm narrower, too narrow?

Sorry I am completely clueless about tires.
 
LTcanine said:
So... I found a set of 225/60r17s... Is 10mm narrower, too narrow?

Sorry I am completely clueless about tires.
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the tires you found are shorter not narrower, they should work fine and will not cause interference problems.
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EaOutlaw said:
the tires you found are shorter not narrower, they should work fine and will not cause interference problems.
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Awesome that they'll work. Saves me from a huge hit to the billfold.

Yep. Now, I'm confused. I thought the first number was tire width.... Time to hit the Google machine and get muh education fixed.
 
they are narrower by 10mm and slightly shorter
 
EaOutlaw said:
the tires you found are shorter not narrower, they should work fine and will not cause interference problems.
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How about 265/60r17? I've been trying to
Math but my Jedi skills fail me.
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here this website will help, https://tiresize.com/comparison/

the last size you mentioned looks to be too large and may cause rubbing


the chart will show you what other tires sizes are close to the same diameter and width
for example the 245/55r/17 is pretty close

You need to stay close to the the original tires dimensions

Going with a tire that is too large is worse than going too small yet neither is ideal or recommended.

the only way to know for sure if a larger tire will fit without interference is to mount it and try it.

I suggest staying close to the original dimensions yet I imagine anything is better than temporary spares.
 
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