Interesting. I was trying to find what the differences would be for the two tire sizes. Can you go into a little more detail in the performance increases and decreases of going to that 215/65R-17?
Absolutely, mmmikeyt and to clarify, when we mention performance - we are referring to the performance attributes a tire, or in this case tire size, may deliver such as ride quality, handling, etc.
Generally speaking, a taller tire may give up some handling/responsiveness because the sidewall has more flex, whereas a lower profile tire tends to handle and respond better to steering input. On the flip side of that, a taller tire may deliver a "cushier" ride if you will, whereas a lower profile tire may give up some ride quality due to less sidewall flex. There are more variables of course such as tire construction, tread depth, etc.
As noted earlier, the minor change in width and height likely would not be noticed by the typical driver.
How do I find the recommended tire pressure for the 225/60r17 wildpeak trails? The table on the inside door jamb says 32/33 psi rear/front but that's for the stock tires and load. I was driving along the highway on the new Falkens when the TPMS warning light came on. I checked the pressure and it was 45/46 psi (51 rated). The tire place I went definitely over inflated, but I've read that I should be aiming for 2-3 psi above the spec.
We're happy to help with this - we'll just need the year and model vehicle so that we can reference the O.E. tires
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