17" tyres

Has antone tried fitting 225/65/17 tyres to a freelander
the 225/55/17 tyre is 26.744094488188977 in diameter
the 225/65/17 tyre is 28.515748031496066 in diameter
how will clearance be thanks in advance

Didn't realize 17s were standard equipment... I have OEM 18s with a 50 series and I could definitly fit a 65. So assuming all things equal, except wheel diameter a 65 should fit your wheel Wells just fine.

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thanks for that will give them a try as they are more available and cheaper plus bigger diameter = MORE MPG

beehiveblack said:

Didn't realize 17s were standard equipment... I have OEM 18s with a 50 series and I could definitly fit a 65. So assuming all things equal, except wheel diameter a 65 should fit your wheel Wells just fine.

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Only on Saturdays...by Sunday I turn back into a pumpkin.

geordielad said:

thanks for that will give them a try as they are more available and cheaper plus bigger diameter = MORE MPG

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Let us know how it goes, I am needing new 17's soon and they are feckin expensive

Mantamad said:

Let us know how it goes, I am needing new 17's soon and they are feckin expensive

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They aren't too dear.
I had to buy a set of five for my wife's 2006 TD4 a few months ago and having read good things about them went for the Hankook Ventus RH06. They are certainly a nicer ride than the original Michelin Synchrone's that they replaced and they certainly grip as well (if not better) but of course only time will tell if they last anything like as long (50K miles out of the Michelin's).
They are still only £128 each fitted but of course you can get them cheaper if you want to have them fitted yourself.

A word of caution needed here.

The 225/65 R17 is 6.62% bigger in circumference and will definitely mean that your speedo will be reading slow.

Yes to more mpg, but beware speed cameras!!!

I am currently running 235/55 R17 size Continentals with no clearance problems.

They are only 1.62% bigger.

They do give a better ride than the 225/55 Michelin Synchrones I replaced.

Having personally experienced the weaknesses of the freelander drive train (smashed IRD and boiled diff) after fitting ill suited tyres I certainly would only apply as directed.

Bigger rolling circumference means more miles per rotation throwing out your speedo and gaining extra mpg, BUT, this also creates more stress on the gearbox and drive train.

It will be like a 17 year old nephew driving it all the time like he dives his punto around the estate.

It will work but eventually something will go pop, (or more likely bang)

Just my two peneth

Siblo