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Old May 17, 2003 | 10:30 PM
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do you guys think 235/45/17 will be too big for my TII?????? please help. thanks fellas!
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Old May 17, 2003 | 10:31 PM
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or do you think 215/45/17 would be the way to go? thanks again......
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Old May 17, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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i am looking to upgrade my wheels is why i am asken.
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Old May 17, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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235 in the back maybe, but definitaly not in the front. I heard you can't go over 215 in the front without rubbing.
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Old May 17, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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that is what i was wondering, tire rub sux. i think i may go 215 all the way around
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Old May 17, 2003 | 10:53 PM
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Also, I've heard of people with 245s in back and 225s in front with coil-overs all around. But I have not seen such a setup personally.
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Old May 18, 2003 | 01:19 AM
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i havent either, most i have seen has been 215's what wheels do you guys think look good
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Old May 18, 2003 | 01:32 AM
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I've seen many people fit 235's in front. not sure what it takes, but its a super tight squeeze. otherwise, 225 should fit good in front. then I'd go with a 245 in back, or 255.
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Old May 18, 2003 | 06:07 AM
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Ive got 245's in the rear and 215's in the front all on stock wheels
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Old May 18, 2003 | 10:11 AM
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I have
235/40/17 front
255/40/17 rear
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Old May 18, 2003 | 10:24 AM
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Yes, go with a 40 series tire up front at least instead of a 45. And 235s should fit fine with the correct size/offset rim.
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Old May 18, 2003 | 01:31 PM
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cool guys, thanks for the input
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Old May 19, 2003 | 02:28 AM
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90 TII stock mesh style rims with 245-50-16s in back, and 205-55-16s up front. Would like some 225-50-16s up front..
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Old May 19, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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I have 215/45/17 in the fronts and 235/45/17 in the back on 7.5 inch rims. They will fit with plenty of room to spare. I will go 225's in the front and 245's in the back on my next set
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Old May 19, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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sorry if this is a repost.

Will 245s fit on a 7" wide wheel?
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Old May 19, 2003 | 07:34 PM
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I'm running 235/40/17 fronts and
255/40/17 rears

The rears fit sweet but the fronts needed the gaurds rolled to stop the rubbing when I hit bumps with the wheel turned
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Old May 19, 2003 | 07:51 PM
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I had 17X7.5 +35mm offset w/215/45/17's at all fours. This fit great w/ stock, Racing Beat, or Intrax springs.

215/45/17 is also VERY close as far as circumferance.

Someone may post the tire size calculator (I wouldn't mind having it again)
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Old May 19, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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i dont know about y'all but what i got on her now is all i need, yes sir!! PEACE!!
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Old May 19, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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Originally posted by $150FC
sorry if this is a repost.

Will 245s fit on a 7" wide wheel?
Well, I have 245s in the back, sitting on the stock BBS 16s, so yeah..
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