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17 in. Rims #457616 10/12/02 06:04 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 18 Bronx, NY S sinned_dup1 OP New CEG\'er
OP sinned_dup1 New CEG\'er S Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 18 Bronx, NY	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? please help. 95 Contour SE Champaign MODS. 9mm Ford Motor Sport Plugs

Re: 17 in. Rims #457617 10/13/02 02:13 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 256 San Benito, Tx. X XTREMECONTOUR_dup1 CEG\'er
XTREMECONTOUR_dup1 CEG\'er X Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 256 San Benito, Tx.	I dont think so...... Old Car-The Stealth Mobile My Tour My New Car - 2002 Honda Civic EX Rollin on 18's & Ground Controls

Re: 17 in. Rims #457618 10/14/02 03:12 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 66 San Anto, TX P pancho1181 CEG\'er
pancho1181 CEG\'er P Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 66 San Anto, TX	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 "My head is blank..."

Re: 17 in. Rims #457619 10/14/02 12:08 PM
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,423 Commerce Twp, MI A APT_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
APT_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er A Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,423 Commerce Twp, MI	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. Aaron

Re: 17 in. Rims #457620 10/14/02 03:08 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 38 Dearborn,Michigan T tucker_dup1 New CEG\'er
tucker_dup1 New CEG\'er T Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 38 Dearborn,Michigan	I'm running 215/50's on a 17 X 6.5 Cougar rim and there is no rubbing. Just be careful with offset. 99 SE Sport..ATX SVT exhaust SVT zip tube and air cleaner assembly Tinted windows 17 Cougar Zn Wheels

Re: 17 in. Rims #457621 10/15/02 03:24 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 66 San Anto, TX P pancho1181 CEG\'er
pancho1181 CEG\'er P Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 66 San Anto, TX	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. "My head is blank..."

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