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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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can anybody tell me the difference between

215-45R 17
225-45R 17 and
235-45R 17??

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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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the tire is wider.
Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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First number is the tire width, second number is the sidewall ratio to the tire width and third number is the rim size. 235/45/17 is wider and has a bigger sidewall than the 215/45/17.
Old Apr 23, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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if your thinkin about which one to get i would go with the 225's cause its enough rubber and still has a low profile.
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