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Dec 7, 2008 | 12:30 PM

AzCobaltMan

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Buying Rims today need OPINIONS!! PLZZZ

Will 17x7 wheels fit on a 225-45-17 tire?

Dec 7, 2008 | 12:35 PM

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That's probably a little bigger than recommended, but you should be okay. You might have some rubbing issues if you're lowered.

Dec 7, 2008 | 12:38 PM

AzCobaltMan

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im noit lowered but imonly gunna drop my lt like 1 in front and 1.5 back not the 2 2.5

Dec 7, 2008 | 12:39 PM

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you'll be fine.

Dec 7, 2008 | 12:39 PM

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225/45's are a bit wide for a 7" rim and too small in diameter for a Cobalt. A better size would be 215/50 or 205/50 on 17"x7" rims.

Dec 7, 2008 | 12:40 PM

AzCobaltMan

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i know i wish i could have got 215 but i got 225-45-17 flakens for 205 bucks new.

Dec 7, 2008 | 01:50 PM

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Thats a great deal!!!!

Dec 7, 2008 | 01:58 PM

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actually that size will be fine bc im running 225/45-17 on my cobalt and its drop 2 in the front and 2.5 in the back. my rims are 17x7 it looks good here a few pictures on my cardomain
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2446703

Dec 7, 2008 | 03:13 PM

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stock is 205/50/17 for a cobalt SS/NA. 225/45/17 is actually the proper diameter when u want to go wider. I run that exact size on my cobalt and its great