 225 on 7" wheels? |
 Dec 23, 2010 - 5:41 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
It's time to buy new tires for my tC wheels (after they're painted
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Dec 23, 2010 - 6:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
You'll be fine. Slap a 15mm spacer on the rear while you're in there.
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Dec 23, 2010 - 6:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Are there any negatives to consider?
I never considered that, but maybe. I'm concerned about added stud stress. This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Dec 23, 2010 - 6:21 PM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Dec 23, 2010 - 10:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 27, '06 From Soda Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (91%) |
I had 225 on my old 7" wide rims and it looked nicer, especially from the rear view.
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Dec 24, 2010 - 1:29 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '06 From Box Elder, South Dakota Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Never had a problem with mine. had 225's on 7.5 wheels....had more than enough clearance all around.
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Dec 24, 2010 - 9:58 AM
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225/45/17 with sportlines just barely touch the wheelwell liner at full wheellock.
IMO the best sized tire for a 17X7 rim on a celica. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Dec 24, 2010 - 10:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
^ If you say so, then I'll trust it. 225 it is.
Continental ExtremeContact DW What do you guys think of those? They has a high rating. This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Dec 24, 2010 - 10:03 AM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Dec 24, 2010 - 10:12 AM
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I'm using the 235/40/17 rear 17/9 rim, my car maximum 2 person
 
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Dec 24, 2010 - 2:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 10, '09 From Louisiana Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
That size tire is perfect. I have a set on my tC rims.
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