What size tires would you run?
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What size tires would you run?
After doing some searches, I've found some contradictory opinions regarding tire size for aftermarket wheels.
If you had my setup - what size tire would YOU run?
Car:
1986 Rx7 GXL
Suspension:
RB springs, Tociko blues
Wheels:
17x7 +33 Front
17x8 +36 Rear
What size tires can I use, and what size tires should I use?
Thanks!
If you had my setup - what size tire would YOU run?
Car:
1986 Rx7 GXL
Suspension:
RB springs, Tociko blues
Wheels:
17x7 +33 Front
17x8 +36 Rear
What size tires can I use, and what size tires should I use?
Thanks!
Last edited by Nick86; 02-22-05 at 10:59 PM.
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Originally Posted by RETed
225/45/17
If the car is making significant power, I'd step up to a 255/40/17 in the rears, but I doubt your NA can make over 300hp at the wheels.
-Ted
If the car is making significant power, I'd step up to a 255/40/17 in the rears, but I doubt your NA can make over 300hp at the wheels.
-Ted
Seriously though...
Would 225's fit alright upfront? I was under the impression that on a 7" wheel you should be running a 215/45/17.
Yeah, 255's would be overkill.
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Forgot about the 245/40/17...
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/tires.htm
I made that chart to give you comparative rolling circuferences versus stock Turbo II tires.
225/45/17 on a 17" x 7" is fine.
-Ted
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/tires.htm
I made that chart to give you comparative rolling circuferences versus stock Turbo II tires.
225/45/17 on a 17" x 7" is fine.
-Ted
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Check out Teds site its a good place to start and you can get a real idea of what the tires are doing as the size and aspect ration changes..
keep in mind those numbers are averages for that general tire.. either go to tire rack and pull up the size and make of tire you want and then hit "Specs" or go to the manufactures website to get the actual numbers.
However... in general... 225/45/17s should be just inside the outer edge of the fenders and be about the same as stock on the inside with that offest.. you may get some tire rub on the fender lip if you hit a bump real hard, dunno.. but it should pass inspection !!!!!!!!
keep in mind those numbers are averages for that general tire.. either go to tire rack and pull up the size and make of tire you want and then hit "Specs" or go to the manufactures website to get the actual numbers.
However... in general... 225/45/17s should be just inside the outer edge of the fenders and be about the same as stock on the inside with that offest.. you may get some tire rub on the fender lip if you hit a bump real hard, dunno.. but it should pass inspection !!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by YearsOfDecay
.. you may get some tire rub on the fender lip if you hit a bump real hard, dunno.. but it should pass inspection !!!!!!!!
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