"Dillon Pyron" <invaliddmpyron@austin.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Thus spake "kevin" <powershot80@gmail.com> :
>
>>I have a 2008 honda accord. The tires size 225r-50/70.
>>I am buying winter tires. Can I put 215-r50-17?
>>thanks
>>kevin
>
>
> Yes. But why? The diameter change will affect your speedo and odo.

I read the post as using a narrower tire (215 vs 225) rather than a smaller
diameter (17). I would think the wider tire would handle better and have
better traction-- though yield a bit less mileage.