17inch Tires WOOOOOOO
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17inch Tires WOOOOOOO
OK I gots some 17x7.5 and 17x9 volks coming in. I know everyone runs a a smaller series tire in the rear example for 18inch rims 35's in rear and 40's up front. I know its the right way, but why exactly. When I had my 18 volks I had 225/40 front and 245/40 rear and had no problems at all. With my new wheels I know everyone would run 225/45 fronts and 255/40 rears. Would it be so bad that I just run 225/45 front and 255/45 rear to. I just want to know what the cons are running the same series tires. thanks
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The series changes to keep the tire outside diameter the same as stock - too big could rub fenders and lift car, too small leaves big fender gaps and lowers car. Besides looks, the tires all need to be close in diameter for the ABS to work properly. 225/45 and 255/40 are widely available and both 25" diameter. 255/45 would be 26" diameter = big difference.
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Originally Posted by aggie,Jun 28 2005, 05:23 PM
225/45 and 255/40 are widely available and both 25" diameter. 255/45 would be 26" diameter = big difference.
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