225/45/17 vs 225/50/17

[Hads_Carbon3]

Hey guys the tires on my rims right now are 225/45/17 and i have come across a set of Falken Ziex ZE-612 with only 500kms for 200.00 but the measurement is 225/50/17. Is this difference in diameter going to cause major issues?

[Rob23]

I don't see it causing major issues unless you are lowered. That is a very wide and fat tire though, I also run 225/45/17

[silverstarmazda]

itll throw off your speedometer by a couple of kms but as long as you remember how much the difference.

this is what itll look like:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123742179-FS-Kosei-K1-TS-17x7-ET50-225-50-17-super-lightweight-combo!!!!

[Hads_Carbon3]

If it throws the speedo off by a few kms thats fine, i was more concerned about it causing damage to the suspension or the drive train, guess i'm good to go with those rubbers hehehe

[FD22]

That change shouldn't really cause any issues; specially if you're running a stock setup.

[Punkrockjohn]

That change shouldn't really cause any issues; specially if you're running a stock setup.

+1

[silverstarmazda]

the only thing u should worry about is your offset. it might be "fat" enough that itll hit the fender

[Hads_Carbon3]

As of right now i'm stock height, although definitely considering on lowering my car a bit sometime this summer. My buddy told me he's got hook ups for spacers so hopefully i won't get any rubbing.