 Another Tire Size Post, 225/45/17 or 215/45/17? |
 Mar 12, 2004 - 1:09 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I know alot of people on the board have 215/45/17 tires. I was wondering if anyone has tried 225s (7.5 inch wheels) and whether there were any rubbing issues with a moderate (1-1.5 inch) drop. Also, what performance differences can I expect?
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Mar 12, 2004 - 1:18 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
im fairly certain you will be fine not to rub. and the performance gains will be based soley on the tire model you choose.
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Mar 12, 2004 - 5:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From San Diego CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i used to have 225/45/17 on front only bad thing was my acceleration was ****ty but i could take corners more aggressivly.
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Mar 12, 2004 - 6:05 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
definetly 215/45. or if you have relatively good roads in your area a 215/40 wouldn't be bad either.
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Mar 12, 2004 - 7:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What are your reservations about the 225s Ghost Dog? Performance or fitment?
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Mar 12, 2004 - 7:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 9, '03 From Dayton, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
215's are perfect on these cars...you dont want to get too beefy of a tire cause the car isnt too beefy.
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Mar 12, 2004 - 7:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
both. with that size your going to get some tirewall flex and since it is somewhat larger than stock your speedo will be off and acceleration will be slower. stick with 215/45, which look the best imo  or go with a 215/40 if you have mostly good roads in your area and don't mind the diminished ride quality |
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Mar 12, 2004 - 7:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Wouldnt having the rim 2'' bigger throw the speedo off any how?
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Mar 13, 2004 - 12:12 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
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