todamax95

I just bought a set of ADR S-Type 17" rims and wonder if a P225/50R17 tire will fit? I now have P235/45/17 and getting tired of the hard ride. Need more comfort. Please advise.

97GLES

iTrader: (5)

maybe to much air in the tires.

Bman

There are a few things that could make the ride softer:

-less air pressure
-more "comfort" oriented tires (ie, not Z/W/Y/etc rated)
-taller tires.... although this will mess up your speedo and might or might not cause fitment problems
-softer suspension.... but if you're comparing the ride between 15" and 17" wheels/tires a rougher ride is simply part of the deal.

HTH

ThurzNite

iTrader: (13)

Besides messing w/the tire pressure, you really can't do too much. It's one of the tradeoffs.

Don't lower the pressure too much. You don't want cupping.

Jae

kwd2kSE

You could try 235/50/17 tires. The taller sidewall will help cushion the ride more-and help protect the wheels in pothole encounters. FYI, 225/50/17 is the stock size the 5th Gen Max's use with 17" wheels, so they do fit.

NYCe MaXiMa

iTrader: (9)

it depends on the width of the wheel..

if it's 7" wide.. then 225 is best.. 235 fits but buldges out.. 225 will not work well on a 8" wheel though..

but you can use any profile (50 or 45). 50 will provide a softer ride.