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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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I am thinkin of getting some Starspecs. an wanted to know if these sizes would work on my set up.

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F: 17x8 33et -2.0 camber ,going to -2.5
R: 17x9 43et -3.0 camber

thinking of using

F: 215/40/17 or 215/45/17
R: 245/40/17

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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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The best sizes would be the 215/45R17 frotn and the 245/40R17 rear. You are still going to need to roll the fender lips and run the negative camber.
If I can help with the tires let me know.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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fenders are already rolled an I am running Neg camber as posted above
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Kitt, I would definitely go with the 215-45 and 245-40 setup. That's what I used to have.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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thanks pete just wasn't sure cuz I heard they run a lil beefy
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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The tire sizes I mention will keep you in the same diameter front and rear. The anti lock brakes and speedometer and odometer will stay correct.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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not to worried about the speed correction I got a yellow box so I can adjust as needed mainly want clearance so I don't have to run too much camber. on your site yall have 205/50/17 recomended for 17x8 and 225/45/17 for 17x9 how does that work?
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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I'd go 215/45-17 fronts, 255/40-17 rears.

Tire Rack site will ONLY recommend 205 fronts and 225 rears for the AP1.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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The site is very conservative and it goes off the OE tires. Stay with the 215/45R17 and 2145/40R17 and you will be good.
If I can help with the tires let me know.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Thanks Jim I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions. I'll let you know if I'm ready to order.
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