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Old 08-01-2008, 12:46 PM
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I, like most people, am short on funds. I need tires but can't afford new. I found a set of used tires at a decent price. Does anyone know if I will have any problems with these tires?

One pair is 225/45/17 and the other pair is 205/40/17. Both are matching brands just different sizes.

Thanks in advance!
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Old 08-01-2008, 12:53 PM
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I don't think I'd recommend ever running 2 different sizes like that. Especially when they're not even really that close.
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Old 08-01-2008, 03:39 PM
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^ yeah. I'd keep the same sidewall all around the car (45 is stock) and at least 215 in width (215 is stock width)

The 225/45/17 is fine but I wouldn't recommend the 205/40/17.

Keep looking.
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Old 08-01-2008, 07:19 PM
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yeah keep looking. they're like 2-3 sizes in difference. get some cheap falkens or something if you really need tires.
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Old 08-07-2008, 06:32 PM
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If you are still shopping check out our site. We guarantee the lowest delivered price. And like the others said. Stick with the same size and brand on all 4 corners.
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I wouldnt get two different sizes. Stick with same or get at least 215 or 225
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That's a difference of over 5 inches in circumference. We don't put that much stagger on our oval cars. Danger, Will Robinson!
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^lol
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