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01-30-2012, 10:02 AM

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OWNERS: 245/45/17 on STOCK Wheels

Just got some 245/45/17 Kumho 4Xs installed on stock Type S wheels. While they do fill up the wheel wells nicely (3 finger wheel gap), going down an incline this morning I experienced some humming/vibration inside the cabin. At first I didn't know what it was, but since getting the new tires, I suspected that it's rubbing on something.

Looking at the specs of the stock MXM4 and Kumho 4X, the overall diameter only differs by 0.3 inches.

Any 245/45 owners experienced any rubbing?

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01-30-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AcidHorse

At first I didn't know what it was, but since getting the new tires, I suspected that it's rubbing on something.

Looking at the specs of the stock MXM4 and Kumho 4X, the overall diameter only differs by 0.3 inches.

Any 245/45 owners experienced any rubbing?

The stock OE Michelins (93W) were 25.6" in diameter, not 25.4", so the new tires certainly won't rub as they are 25.7". Better check to make certain all lugs nuts are tight.