 Tire Size, Max. tire size for 7x17 / 1.6" drop? |
 Feb 11, 2003 - 10:20 AM
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I want to know what's the largest tire size that I can go to, without rubbing or bottoming, under the following conditions:
- 7x17 Rims; - 1.6" drop front and rear. I previously run Hankook Ventus 205x40x17's (dia. 596mm/23.46"). (Original tire size was 195x65x14 (dia. 609mm/23.98")). I'm more interested in increasing the profile. I'm looking at: - 205x45x17 (dia. +6mm/0.28") - 215x45x17 (dia. +16mm/0.64") - 225x45x17 (dia. +25mm/0.99"). So, ultimately the question is: Can I go to 225 on a 7" rim with a 45 profile w/o rubbing? |
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Feb 16, 2003 - 6:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 11, '03 From Phila, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I tried to do some research on this but im still a bit confused about tire dimensions. What does 225x40x17 mean? 225 is width or something i guess the 40 i dont know and the 17 is the wheel size. If someone could explain the dimensions a bit better and what is the widest tires i can get? I want plenty of grip so 17" Konig Verdict are fine but i dont know if 7.5 or 8 inch wheel widths will fit and how wide i can have the tires? Any help would be great, thanks guys. I also have dropzone coilovers I haven't yet install and they go from 0"-4" drop apparently and ill do maybe 2" when i add rims.
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3TST Tire Size Feb 11, 2003 - 10:20 AM
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Is that perhaps bec... Feb 12, 2003 - 4:39 AM 3TST Oh yer, that is a change from the standard tire si... Feb 12, 2003 - 4:42 AM claudio Other things to consider: odometer and speedometer... Feb 12, 2003 - 2:30 PM 3TST Thanks for the link claudio.
Yes you're absolu... Feb 13, 2003 - 4:58 AM Cragspider Hey with 45 series profie tires your speedo wont b... Feb 14, 2003 - 12:36 AM 3TST Yer Bryan, that's my main concern.
If I go to ... Feb 14, 2003 - 5:45 AM
3TST 225x40x17 translates to:
225 is the width of the t... Feb 18, 2003 - 5:02 AM |
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