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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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what size tires should i get??????????

right now i have 225/50/r17s and they rub i was looking at a 40 profile but i dont know if that would be enough if someone could post some pics of there car with a 40 or 35 that would be great
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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i know for my 17x7's the correct size is 225/45
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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^^ He is correct. The height of the tire stays the same as your stock 15s if you go with a 225/45R17 so your speedo wont be off. Depending on how long you've had your current tires you may be in danger of having an inaccurate odometer reading which is bad.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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but i think that the tire will still rub if its a 45. my tires have been on for 4000 miles or so the speedometer is off but only by like 2 mph
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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i have 225/45/17's and a 2.5" drop and there's no rubbing.at all..






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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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ya that just looks like too much tire. i rub mainly because of the 200+/- pounds of stereo in my trunk
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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ok so i have the stock 18s for the SS S/C and i need new tires and i was trying to get away from the pirelli's that come stock on it so i need some help on which tire brand to buy and what sizes i dont really know much about tires
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