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03-01-2009, 06:39 PM
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Maybe he has a potentially good deal on that size? Like take offs from a 3rd gen or something?
Anyways, the largest width you can do is about a P235/45R17. However, if you have the TL Type S rims you can NOT do that tire size safely as the width of a TL-S rim of 6.5 inches is not wide enough to support a tire size of P235/45R17.
You would have to at least have a rim with the width of 7 inches to make it work. The CL Type S is a 7 inch wide rim and that would work for you if you find a set. Another option is if you get a set of 3rd Gen TL wheels but those have a tendency to stick out just a little bit from the fender. Hope that helps!
Anyways, the largest width you can do is about a P235/45R17. However, if you have the TL Type S rims you can NOT do that tire size safely as the width of a TL-S rim of 6.5 inches is not wide enough to support a tire size of P235/45R17.
You would have to at least have a rim with the width of 7 inches to make it work. The CL Type S is a 7 inch wide rim and that would work for you if you find a set. Another option is if you get a set of 3rd Gen TL wheels but those have a tendency to stick out just a little bit from the fender. Hope that helps!
03-03-2009, 11:26 AM
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IMO, go 225 MAX on TL-S rims...any wider won't look good, can be unsafe, and won't necessarily give you better handling. I have 225s on my CL-S rims and they still stick out a little past the rim face, so 225 on 6.5" wide will stick out even more.
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03-03-2009, 12:34 PM
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Yeah definitely a bad idea. Stick to the stock 215/50 R17 size if you can. Even 225/45 R17 is not the best for a 6.5 inch rim. It will only throw off your speedo by 1 mph, but it's recommended to be mounted on a 7"+ rim.
03-03-2009, 02:44 PM
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So it's OK to put 225/50/17 tires on tl-s rims???? and no rubbing on stock tls???
03-03-2009, 03:29 PM
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http://www.dunloptires.com/care/widthRatio.html
03-03-2009, 03:54 PM
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Very good info AMGala. Thanks. My 215/50/R17 tires have another 6 mos. max then I have to put new ones on. The ride is a lil bumpy and has road noise right now. I guess that dues to the fact that the tires are getting bald.
03-03-2009, 04:51 PM
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