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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Default Can i put 225/45/17 tire on the stock tC 17" rim?

i see the continental CSC3 is onsale at americastire.com for only $120
however they are the differnt size
i am wondering if i can put this size on the Scion tC stock 17" rim?

is this a good tire to go with?

here is the link http://www.americastire.com/dtcs/tires/continental/product/submitProductSize.do?r=CANINT|pc|95826&pc=26844

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Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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ehh its an ok tire, way better then what comes stock on the tc wheels, and yes you can run that size of tire, i have them on mine and they fill out the fender's nicely.
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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quick question, is 225s the highest you can go on stock rims ?
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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i believe....its really as far as i want to go...
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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I wouldn't go any larger than that. If you want a summer tire though... check out the Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Spec.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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its okay to use 225/45/17 on our oem wheels. with 235's you're pushing it a bit because its better if you have a rims that are 7.5 - 8 in width. stick with 215 or 225.
Old Sep 14, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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235/40r17 fit perfect!!! they are wide and the sidewall is no taller then the 215. by far the best look i was running on my tc for a while!
Old Sep 15, 2009 | 12:31 AM
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^ pics?
Old Sep 15, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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Would also like to see that, the only downfall is the tire price goes up since it is not as common.
Old Sep 15, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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225 fit perfect thats what i have right now
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