?? for those of you who have new tires on stock rims
03-20-2002, 04:41 PM
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?? for those of you who have new tires on stock rims
I just wanted some opinions...Anyone bought new size tires and put them on our stock rims...About to go buy a set but cant decide on 215/45/17 or should I get 225/45/17?? Can I please get some input??
03-20-2002, 06:50 PM
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215/45 you should not even concider...way too small...225/45 close...close enough...i just installed today 235/45/17 toyo T1-S on my stocks...so far my initial impressions are great...
03-20-2002, 07:25 PM
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Originally posted by kHmER Co
what about lower profile... how low can you go?.. im looking to swap mine also
what about lower profile... how low can you go?.. im looking to swap mine also
You're pressing your luck with a 40 series tire on stock rims. 245/40-17 is only 3% off, but requires a minimum of an 8" rim.
There was one member who had 235/40-17s on the car, and they also require an 8" rim (minimum). He said he didn't have problems, but where do you draw the line????
IMO, if you are using stock 7" wheels, stick with the 235/45-17 or 225/45-17.
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Originally posted by EricL
You're pressing your luck with a 40 series tire on stock rims. 245/40-17 is only 3% off, but requires a minimum of an 8" rim.
There was one member who had 235/40-17s on the car, and they also require an 8" rim (minimum). He said he didn't have problems, but where do you draw the line????
IMO, if you are using stock 7" wheels, stick with the 235/45-17 or 225/45-17.
You're pressing your luck with a 40 series tire on stock rims. 245/40-17 is only 3% off, but requires a minimum of an 8" rim.
There was one member who had 235/40-17s on the car, and they also require an 8" rim (minimum). He said he didn't have problems, but where do you draw the line????
IMO, if you are using stock 7" wheels, stick with the 235/45-17 or 225/45-17.
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I am interested in putting the 235/45x17 on my car. Never considered it becuase I thought they would be too wide. For those of you who responded and said you had 235/45's on your car: how did they look on the car (did the wider tire look better or was it even noticeable) and did it change the handling characteristics any?
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Originally posted by DreamU
I am interested in putting the 235/45x17 on my car. Never considered it becuase I thought they would be too wide. For those of you who responded and said you had 235/45's on your car: how did they look on the car (did the wider tire look better or was it even noticeable) and did it change the handling characteristics any?
I am interested in putting the 235/45x17 on my car. Never considered it becuase I thought they would be too wide. For those of you who responded and said you had 235/45's on your car: how did they look on the car (did the wider tire look better or was it even noticeable) and did it change the handling characteristics any?
03-21-2002, 04:43 PM
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just called Discount Tire and the guy suggested that the 235 is too wide if my car is dropped...anyone of you guys with the 235s dropped your car..
03-21-2002, 04:55 PM
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Originally posted by CL-Super
just called Discount Tire and the guy suggested that the 235 is too wide if my car is dropped...anyone of you guys with the 235s dropped your car..
just called Discount Tire and the guy suggested that the 235 is too wide if my car is dropped...anyone of you guys with the 235s dropped your car..
I'm running also 235/45/17 Nitto 555 on 17x7 stock rims and ride height..
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03-21-2002, 07:14 PM
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Originally posted by CL-Super
just called Discount Tire and the guy suggested that the 235 is too wide if my car is dropped...anyone of you guys with the 235s dropped your car..
just called Discount Tire and the guy suggested that the 235 is too wide if my car is dropped...anyone of you guys with the 235s dropped your car..
The 235/45-17s on stock (7" wide) rims have no problems with lowering.
03-21-2002, 07:15 PM
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Re: prices?
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What are some of the prices you guys paid?
What are some of the prices you guys paid?
You can spend anywhere between $100 and $200+ dollars depending on make, brand, and dealer...
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Thanks for the advice - you guys made the difference. I just ordered the 235/45*17 Bridgestone Turanza LS-Z from Tirerack. (No V rating available). My main priority was quietness. I previously had some Turanza Revo's on a Lexus that were whisper quiet. Hopefully these just released LS's will follow in that tradition.
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