1.9 16v JTDm - What Wheels ? You?

I Currently have 205/45/17 wheels that need to be changed sould i go for the same or 225/40/17 ? Pro's and Con's enybody ?
What do you have and why

What car?

156 1.9 16v JTD M-JET (150)

Are you sure you currently have 205/45R17?

Usually they are 215/45R17 or even 225/45R17

sorry your right they are surrently 215/45R17 ,,

i was told to go for 225/40R17 ??

any thoughts ?

Have you actually looked for any 225/40R17?
A quick search hasn't found any at all.

So apart from being the wrong size, isn't available anyway!

Stick to 215/45R17 (in a 91W or higher)

If you want wider for some reason, go for 225/45R17, which was the GTA size.

is it true that there is higher f fuel cunsumption with wider wheels?

what do i get from 225/45R17 rather then 215/45/R17 ? better grip ?

btw, thanx

Originally Posted by MasterVic

is it true that there is higher fuel consumption with wider wheels?

Yes
Higher rolling resistance, plus more aero drag too.

Originally Posted by MasterVic

what do i get from 225/45R17 rather then 215/45/R17 ? better grip?

Maybe more grip.
But do you really need more?
It may be better to just get a better 215/45R17 tyre.

good point , thanx once again