225/45/17 = 7 or 7.5 wheels?
07-13-2003, 06:30 PM
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225/45/17 = 7 or 7.5 wheels?
I'm worried that moving from a 205/60/16 to a 225/45/17 with the same width wheel will mean too much bulge in the sidewall. Am I worrying over nothing?
If you are interested, I'm upgrading my 2000 TL. I'm just a commuter, but thinking of Kumho 711 or 712s because I like to feel solid in the corners and braking (which I don't anymore).
If you are interested, I'm upgrading my 2000 TL. I'm just a commuter, but thinking of Kumho 711 or 712s because I like to feel solid in the corners and braking (which I don't anymore).
07-13-2003, 09:37 PM
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the rim sizes are ok for that size tire.
also look at the yokohama es100 tires. a much better tire for the $
also look at the yokohama es100 tires. a much better tire for the $
07-17-2003, 01:27 PM
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I have the Yokohama AVS ES100. If you read the review on TireRack it beat out both the Kumho Ecsta 712 and the Sumitomo HTR Z.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...odel=AVS+ES100
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...odel=AVS+ES100
07-18-2003, 08:11 AM
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Got them yesterday. 17" aluminum wheels with the 225/45 ES100s. I'm SHOCKED at how much more road feel I have now, without much loss of ride comfort. Thank you for suggesting the Yokos.
The offset on the wheels is +38, so the back wheels are in line with the well and the front only come out about 4 mm. May have to get wider mudflaps...
The offset on the wheels is +38, so the back wheels are in line with the well and the front only come out about 4 mm. May have to get wider mudflaps...
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