235/55/17?
07-14-2013, 09:57 PM
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Why would you? Taller sidewall and more wheel exposure... 
07-14-2013, 10:59 PM
#3
Drifting
I run them for my winter setup since there are not really any snow tires made in a 245/50R17. No rubbing issues with a +35 offset wheel package.
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07-14-2013, 11:50 PM
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Drifting
As far as I know, Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 Runflats are the only winter tires made in the stock size and they're nowhere near the load capacity requirements for the RL. Kind of surprising since the TL, a much higher volume car than the RL, has come with that size for 5 years now. New winter tires should be announced in a few months. I'm hoping Michelin releases the Pilot Alpin PA4 in a 245/50R17 this year. I put them on my wife's TL last season and they're the best winter tire I've ever had.
07-15-2013, 10:19 PM
#7
Drifting
It's more like about 3%. May not seem like that much of a difference but look at it like this: for every 60 miles you drive you are putting about 62 miles on your odometer. Personally, I never recommend going smaller on overall diameter. At least do a 225/55R17. With that you'll be much closer to the stock tire diameter and you still have a lot of options for tires.
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07-18-2013, 05:11 AM
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It's more like about 3%. May not seem like that much of a difference but look at it like this: for every 60 miles you drive you are putting about 62 miles on your odometer. Personally, I never recommend going smaller on overall diameter. At least do a 225/55R17. With that you'll be much closer to the stock tire diameter and you still have a lot of options for tires.
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