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whats the biggest tire you can run on 17's?

Old Jun 7, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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chicago roads suck...so whats the biggest tire you can run on 17's?
Old Jun 7, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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moved...
Old Jun 7, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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duh. sorry bout that
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its ok...

i was running a 205/40/17 with a slight rub inside the wheel well...
Old Jun 7, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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<-- 215/45r17s with gold lines
Old Jun 24, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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i'm running 225/45/17 Pilot sport .... rubbing when shape turn or u-turn
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With 40 offset wheels 215/45/17 are about it but they look too tall in the wheelwell IMO. They will also throw off the speedo a bit. Also make sure you keep your tire pressures up above 30 lbs to help keep the tires from bottomin' out on the rim. I usually keep em at 32 psi cold.
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yea try 45 profile series.. those arent that bad... my friends brother has it on his eclipse and has fun with it
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