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Old 01-03-2008, 06:24 PM
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alright i am about to buy tires and was recommended by another member to get 215/45/17 instead of the stock 205/50/17 size. will i have any fitment issues?
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as long as its the right aspet ratio and rim size you should be alright.
Old 01-03-2008, 06:27 PM
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you shouldn't, i dont think. Ask the dealer that you buy them from.
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check out this site....
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...bmit&reset=yes
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thanks for the quick responses. i am buying from tirerack and i work at a dealership and nobody has given me a sure response. the 205/50 size isnt as common as 215/45 so this way i can save some money buying that size.
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i dont know if thats a wider tire or not, but i went a tad taller and wider with my second set and didnt have any problelms, dont know if that helps but there u go!
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call up a tire shop and ask them. just pretend to be shopping for some tires so they take u seriously and dont give u a half assed answer though
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Originally Posted by cobaltss2006frank
i dont know if thats a wider tire or not, but i went a tad taller and wider with my second set and didnt have any problelms, dont know if that helps but there u go!
yeah it is a little bit wider (10 mm) and the sidewall is a tad shorter
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Originally Posted by CinciSS07
yeah it is a little bit wider (10 mm) and the sidewall is a tad shorter
if thats the case, then youll be fine.
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You should be fine with that size
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i ran 225/50/17's for a pretty long time with no problems on my balt, if anyone has questions pm me, i also have some that same size for sale
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moved to Wheels and Tires
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i have 215/45/17s

no rubbage
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