gracer7-rx7

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Alright gents. Wondering if anyone has run this setup yet:

245/40/17 Front with 24.7" overall diameter
255/40/17 Rear with 25" overall diameter

17x9 +45 wheels

Thinking about going this route as I sometimes rub my front tires on the fenders. I'm concerned that the 1/3" difference in overall diameter might not look good.

I'd prefer to hear from people who have used or seen the front sizes in person

Thanks for the input.

Hankook Ventus R-S3 (Version 2)

LargeOrangeFont

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You won't notice the diameter difference.

GoodfellaFD3S

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I've run one step smaller front vs rear on my FD for over a decade now (25 inch front, 25.3 inch rear) and it actually looks pretty damn good

Brekyrself

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Also remember all tire's are not the exact same width (255 vs 255). What is your ride height on the front? Many people are running 285's up front on a 9.5-10 wheel +45-50 offset without much rubbing.

ZE Power MX6

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F245/40/17 and R265/40/17

gracer7-rx7

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Interesting... What are your ride heights?

Thanks all.

ZE Power MX6

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IIRC it is 25.75R and 25.25F, my car is on jack stands right now, I'll measure it once it is back on the ground this week.

GoodfellaFD3S

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Keep in mind 265/40-17 isn't the most common size.

Personally I don't like idea of running a wide tire stagger like that on a square wheel width.

ZE Power, what wheel sizes are you running? Looks pretty staggered.

ZE Power MX6

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Yeah they aren't very common, very limited selection when I was looking for tires, I ended up with some Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport.

Wheel sizes are 17x9 +35 and 17x10 +35, ride height is correct at 25.25F and 25.75R. 25.5R would be more ideal, but I can't go any lower without reducing shock travel so I just left it at 25.75R.

gracer7-rx7

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Well, I bought a set of the Hankook RS3s in these sizes so I'm committed
245/40/17 Front with 24.7" overall diameter
255/40/17 Rear with 25" overall diameter

On another note, the Hankook RS3s are on closeout at Tire Rack. Very nicely priced.

lOOkatme

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I purchased a set for my RX8 in 245/40/18. great prices.