Re: Installed Michelin Pilot A/S! Yikes, that's close!
Hammerli wrote:Are you sure the size is not 225/50/17? That size is virtually identical to stock, while the size you say you have, 225/55/17 is nearly a full inch larger diameter, which would explain why a 225/55 rubbed on my car. I really hope you have the 225/50, since I think those are one of the best choices for a summer tire on some IS300 rims.
I am positive they are 225/55/17. The dealer told me they'd be just fine since that was the original size of the factory tires. But you are absolutely right! I wish I had gotten the 225/50/17! In Michelin sizes they are much closer to the 225/55/17 Bridgestones. I tried to get the dealer to take back the 55s and put on 50s but he wouldn't do it. He continually reassured me the 55s would be just fine. And like I said, I asked my Toyota dealership and folks on this forum if I should be worried and ALL said nothing to worry about. So far I've noticed no problems with tires (knock on SLE wood trim).
2004 Solara SLE
Lunar Mist/Graphite
InvisaGuard
20% tinting all around
Michelin Pilot A/S
Sirius/Streamer plug and play satellite radio
a smiling face in the driver's seat!
Lunar Mist/Graphite
InvisaGuard
20% tinting all around
Michelin Pilot A/S
Sirius/Streamer plug and play satellite radio
a smiling face in the driver's seat!
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