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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: thebigbadyeti on July 21, 2007, 11:54:30 PM

Title: Tire Sizes?
Post by: thebigbadyeti on July 21, 2007, 11:54:30 PM

So, after doing my suspension... which came out wonderful i am having a minor debate in my head. I have picked out some rims. They are the 17x7's with a 25mm offset from Ireland Engineering. Now i know a 205/45r17 would be the same overall diameter as stock, but do you guys think i could run a 215/50r17? Checked it out, Only 1.6" taller overall, but was hoping someone here could fill me in. Reason for my question is i get an awesome discount at work :) Thanks

Title: Tire Sizes?
Post by: Vladi on July 22, 2007, 01:56:52 AM

I'm fitting 8Jx17 ET10 and even with 205/40/17 i needed to get the back fenders rolled a bit...so i think you better go with 205/45/17.