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Old 01-12-2006, 11:06 PM
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This is my first post. I havent needed to post because I usually find what im looking for with out it. Im having a little trouble with this one. I have 17x7 inch rims with a 38 offset. Now i want to run a 235-40-17 tires, but im afraid it will rub. My car is lowered on stechs. Is 235 to wide? Thanks in advance.
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Old 01-13-2006, 12:42 AM
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235 is stretching it. I think it will be too wide for the wheels. If they're 17x7 rims, you should be running 215 or 225/45... 40's will make your speedometer read fast.
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Old 01-13-2006, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by yotaman
This is my first post. I havent needed to post because I usually find what im looking for with out it. Im having a little trouble with this one. I have 17x7 inch rims with a 38 offset. Now i want to run a 235-40-17 tires, but im afraid it will rub. My car is lowered on stechs. Is 235 to wide? Thanks in advance.
well welcome to the forum as a poster yotaman. i agree with krdshrk. 235 is wide. the 215 is what i will be running soon.
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215 is stock size. 225 is larger.... perfect size for 17x7.5 wheels. it will still fit 17x7 though.
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thanks for the replys
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