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need tire size help #278864 05/20/01 09:08 PM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,732 Rockville, Maryland S SVT ST PETE OP Moderator
OP SVT ST PETE Moderator S Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,732 Rockville, Maryland	got a nail in my sidewall and instead of getting a new tire ($200 for the whole thing), i'm going with new wheels altogether. question: with 17" wheels, what's the best size tire - 215 45-17 or 215 40-17? i don't want any rub problems. i was thinking about the dunlop sp sport 8000s or michelin pilot xgt x4s ($125-$140 tire range) any opinions? thanks! - Pete - 00 SVT SF/MB - 1522/2150 - DOB 1/12/00 ------------------------------ 92% says your group-NOT HOT 85% says your either wrong or BLIND Blackhawk Down did NOT suck you know who you are.....

Re: need tire size help #278865 05/20/01 09:35 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 65 cumming,ga,us B BeJaxn Member
BeJaxn Member B Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 65 cumming,ga,us	Both will work fine, I have 215/45/17 and they dont rub at all. If you are looking for even lower profile because you like the looks of that better you can go with the 40. But both will work fine without rub. Brian Quote: Originally posted by SVT ST PETE: got a nail in my sidewall and instead of getting a new tire ($200 for the whole thing), i'm going with new wheels altogether. question: with 17" wheels, what's the best size tire - 215 45-17 or 215 40-17? i don't want any rub problems. i was thinking about the dunlop sp sport 8000s or michelin pilot xgt x4s ($125-$140 tire range) any opinions? thanks! 2000 SVT Green KKM True Rev Pioneer 6200 Head Unit Rockford 800a2/600a4 amps Infinity kappa's/Polk 12" dx128 subs Short throw shifter/Voodoo Knob ADR Revolution Rims Toyo T1S 215/45/17 Bassani Cat Back Next Mod: SHO Y PIPE/Diablo Chip

Re: need tire size help #278866 05/28/01 11:57 AM
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 32 Rakered Bj�rklund Sweden J JohanU Member
JohanU Member J Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 32 Rakered Bj�rklund Sweden	Hi, It always depends on the offset of the wheel and the size of the wheel..7" or 7,5"?... ..and if the car is lowered. What�s your sizes? 1997 Mondeo Station wagon diesel lowered on 17" wheels walnut dash ...need more power to the engine

Re: need tire size help #278867 05/28/01 11:58 AM
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 32 Rakered Bj�rklund Sweden J JohanU Member
JohanU Member J Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 32 Rakered Bj�rklund Sweden	Hi, It always depends on the offset of the wheel and the size of the wheel..7" or 7,5"?... ..and if the car is lowered. What�s your sizes? 1997 Mondeo Station wagon diesel lowered on 17" wheels walnut dash ...need more power to the engine

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