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Old 06-10-2008, 10:40 PM   #1
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Default Help me choose my new set of tires.

Should i run 235/40/17 or the stock 225/45/17 on my 17x7.5 rotas? Which one would be better?


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Old 06-10-2008, 11:14 PM   #2
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Default Re: Help me choose my new set of tires.

Anyone?!
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Default Re: Help me choose my new set of tires.

235/45/17 they will fit
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Old 06-12-2008, 05:35 AM   #4
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Default Re: Help me choose my new set of tires.

go stock size.

the 235/40/17 is too short.
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Old 06-12-2008, 06:44 PM   #5
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Default Re: Help me choose my new set of tires.

Ditto. No need to go w/a lower profile w/235's. Shoot, the tire manufacturers recommend a 8" wheel w/245's. 245/45/17's on mine. 255's it'd be a good idea to go to a lower profile.


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