Tire Guru's: I bought TL Wheels for my 2g CL. What size tire will not rub?
02-18-2007, 02:56 PM
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Tire Guru's: I bought TL Wheels for my 2g CL. What size tire will not rub?
My concerns:
Here is what I came up with for options:
Per tirerack:
This seems like it would be huge...not liking what they said.
Stock for the TL: 235/45
Per Inaccurate's write-up: 255/40
Basically, what is the smallest/widest tire I can use.
- Rubbing (since I am pretty low and the TL wheels are 8" wide)
- Look - I want an aggressive look, without sacrificing.
Here is what I came up with for options:
Per tirerack:
Unfortunately, we have not found any other sizes other than a 225/50R17 that can sufficiently carry the weight of the vehicle. The 225/50R17 will be a little wider and a little taller than the stock tire, so that may go in the wrong direction for your application.
Stock for the TL: 235/45
Per Inaccurate's write-up: 255/40
Basically, what is the smallest/widest tire I can use.
02-18-2007, 03:51 PM
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What you want to do is get as close as possible to stock OEM diameter. I don;t know what the oem size is for the CL, but I'll use the size you listed on the wheels you have for sale.
225/40/18 is what you have, to keep the OEM diameter with the 17" TL wheels you'll need a 255/35/17.
225/40/18 is what you have, to keep the OEM diameter with the 17" TL wheels you'll need a 255/35/17.
02-22-2007, 11:51 AM
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First off, I think your best bet is post this question in CL forum, if you haven't already.
Second, what kind of agressive look do you want to achieve? Big squarish sidewall? Stretched?
I don't think you can go bigger than 235/45 R17. The TL rims are already very agressive for the CL. In fact, it's more agressive than your Evo C2. Tires any wider/bigger will rub.
I know that TL rims and tires on 2 gen TL will rub in the rear, even without lowering.
Second, what kind of agressive look do you want to achieve? Big squarish sidewall? Stretched?
I don't think you can go bigger than 235/45 R17. The TL rims are already very agressive for the CL. In fact, it's more agressive than your Evo C2. Tires any wider/bigger will rub.
I know that TL rims and tires on 2 gen TL will rub in the rear, even without lowering.
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