17" Rims but what size Tires

Old Mar 6, 2002 | 11:37 AM
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17" Rims but what size Tires

ok, i've been debating back and forth between 16" rims and 17" rims . I want the 17s but i don't want to loose the comfort and smoothness of the ride. So i thought maybe a compromise. Is it possible to do a 215/50/17 or a 225/50/17 ?!?!?? Or do i have to stick with the 16s ?

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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 11:52 AM
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I think 215/50/17 will be a good size for 17's.
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 01:43 PM
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you don't think it will rub ? the fender or anywhere on the inside ?
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 02:37 PM
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are you plan on lowering your car at all??/ ... that is i pretty thick tire... i have 225/45/17 and they look really thick... not a harsh ride at all its up to you but i think a 50 series tire is pretty thick almost too thick
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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no i don't plan on lowering at all .
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Old Mar 6, 2002 | 09:30 PM
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215/50/17 is a thick tire , if you dont plan on lowering it , it will not rub, if you want thiner tires you can go with 215/45/17-I think this size is also pretty good.( the higher the profile, the better the ride)
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Old Mar 7, 2002 | 07:50 AM
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Thanx for the help.
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 03:14 AM
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215/45/17 will keep your speedometer readings true...any bigger and your MPH will be off as you go faster
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