Im needing new tires and we have the 17" polished wheels. Im looking at BF Goodrich tires, but Im thinking of changing the size...if anyone has done this and changed sizes from the 215/50/17 lemme know what you got please so I know what fits.

pics would be a plus

 

I went with 225/50/17 Michelins for my G6 steelies...a bit taller, fills the wheelwell up more & no rubbing even with Eibach pro lowering!

 

Thats the size I was considering, or 235/45/17

 

anyone else?

 

I have also put on 225/50/17, but i installed them on the original wheels. I have goldlines and no issues of rubbing. I think the car rides and handles better with the 225's. 235/45 might be to wide for the stock rim. I am not sure though. I used Contenetal countitouring. I got the off a friend that has a nissan maxima so they had about 10k miles on them, they are a big improvement over the stock firestones.

 

General Altimax HP 215/50-17
Much better ride, quiet, great in rain and good in snow. They look good too.

 

I've been looking at those Generals, along with the Dunlop Sport Signatures.
Glad to hear from someone who's actually used them in the snow...Thanks!

 

I read some reviews of those on tirerack.com & some had balancing problems.. Bad balancing problems.. So they posted..

 

I'm running Nexen N3000, 215/50/17, on dealer optional chrome wheels
They are summer tires but have proven to be great handling tires in dry and wet conditions. A large improvement over stock, and priced right.

If you have to deal with real cold weather and snow you might want a differant tire though. I plan to put winter tires on my stock polished rims.

 

I need new tires as the Firestone Firehawks need to be replaced after 52K. I an considering the Goodyear Eagle GT tires and wanted to know if anyone has these tires on an HHR.
The Firestones gave me great mileage but were loud and did not track well in wet weather.