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Tire Size and Offset question #276877 02/14/01 06:27 PM
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 286 Corona, CA, USA M moeskii OP Member
OP moeskii Member M Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 286 Corona, CA, USA	With 42mm offset in 17x7 wheel, would the 225-50-17 tire work on a lowered car? Thanks ------------------ Peace: Moe - My Ride === 98 Mistyque LS (black) === Side Markers Clear Corners SVT Bumper - rear SVT Exhaust - no resonator Suspension Kit TH Fix KKM True Rev ------------------ Peace! Moe :::side markers::: :::modded headlights::: :::svt rear bumper::: :::svt exhaust - res-less::: :::bat side skirts::: :::suspension kit::: :::th fix::: :::kkm true rev::: :::17" superior tuners w/ goodyear's 225-45-17::: [email:moeskii@hotmail.com]moeskii@hotmail.com[/email] - Pics: 98 Mystique LS ------------------

Re: Tire Size and Offset question #276878 02/16/01 06:23 PM
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 136 Toronto, ON A ABCarr Member
ABCarr Member A Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 136 Toronto, ON	Too tall. 225/45-17 is close to the right diameter, but has been reported to rub in many circumstances (especially with 7.5" wide wheels and incorrect offset). The recommended 17" size for the least rubbing is 215/45-17.

Re: Tire Size and Offset question #276879 02/19/01 03:14 AM
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 250 Jacksonville,FL U.S.A. S SVTMAG Member
SVTMAG Member S Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 250 Jacksonville,FL U.S.A.	SVTs were originally engineered with 49.5mm offset.(Source is Factory SVT Contour video in classifieds under misc. for sale) Mark ------------------

Re: Tire Size and Offset question #276880 02/19/01 07:34 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,090 Upland, Ca. D dion Member
dion Member D Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,090 Upland, Ca.	215/45-17 or 225/45-17 will fit. Dion 98 SVT Quote: Originally posted by moeskii: With 42mm offset in 17x7 wheel, would the 225-50-17 tire work on a lowered car? Thanks dion 98 SVT with some mods http://communities.msn.com/contourstuff

Re: Tire Size and Offset question #276881 02/19/01 07:39 AM
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 286 Corona, CA, USA M moeskii OP Member
OP moeskii Member M Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 286 Corona, CA, USA	cool thanks for the info guys... ------------------ Peace: Moe - My Ride === 98 Mistyque LS (black) === Side Markers Clear Corners SVT Bumper - rear SVT Exhaust - no resonator Suspension Kit TH Fix KKM True Rev ------------------ Peace! Moe :::side markers::: :::modded headlights::: :::svt rear bumper::: :::svt exhaust - res-less::: :::bat side skirts::: :::suspension kit::: :::th fix::: :::kkm true rev::: :::17" superior tuners w/ goodyear's 225-45-17::: [email:moeskii@hotmail.com]moeskii@hotmail.com[/email] - Pics: 98 Mystique LS ------------------

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