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#457616 10/12/02 06:04 PM
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I was plaining on getting some 17 in. rims from BAT but i needed to know if i get the rims do i have to get softer shocks and struts to releave some of the stress from the rims and tires?

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I dont think so......


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No, no softer struts. Never move to softer struts.

Just be careful where you drive, since the impact the road will cause on your tires cannot be relieved by any strut, no matter how good they say they are.

Advice: Get some 215/50/17's


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215/50R17 is way too big. Stick with 215/45 or 225/45R17 for 17x7" rims.

Just make sure to get a quality rim to minimize pothole bends. For the ride quality, pick an appropriate tire. If you don't need ultra high performance, maybe a softer V or H-rated tire will be good. Check out the survey results at www.tirerack.com as noise and comfort are categories.

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I'm running 215/50's on a 17 X 6.5 Cougar rim and there is no rubbing. Just be careful with offset.


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215/50/17s do not rub. You can install them on a Cougar even and they still wont rub. It's just a more expensive size, being that is not very popular.


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