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I popped a tire the other day on my 17" SVT wheel and I needed to get some tires. I was curious to know if a 205/50-17 was too narrow to fit on the rim. Because they don't seem that wide, but they are BFG g-force T/A KDW-2s and they have perfect tread. And for 500 dollars rather than 680 new, I wouldn't mind getting them especially since the kid will take payments. My other option was a Bridgestone Venturi I think they were for 350 but they have about 100 miles, but I'm not sure what size they were. I think they didn't have as low of a profile.
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Originally posted by mystique98:
I popped a tire the other day on my 17" SVT wheel and I needed to get some tires. I was curious to know if a 205/50-17 was too narrow to fit on the rim.
205? 
Try 215/45-17 or 225/45-17.
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205/50/17 will fit. A bit skinny but it will fit. If you need new tires, then check with www.tires.com or www.tirerack.comBoth excellent sites that I have personally used, lots of good choices in the sub $100 price range.
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got your local firestone and check out the new fuzion line. They are very inexpensive and have uni-t
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I ran on 205/45/17's for a little over a year. They are rough! Just thinking about 'em makes my back hurt. I run 225/45/17 Kumho Ecsta ASX's right now. ~$350 shipped from Tire Rack. Check back a couple weeks, I wrote a real long review of 'em.
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if u popped a tire why dont u just get another one thats the same tire and size. why r u replacing all 4?
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I think he meant he popped one and the other three needed replacing anyways.
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Hugo AIM:omegazodiac
95 gl & 99 contour svt #1750/2760
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