What tires to run with 17" rims lowered?
06-12-2015, 01:07 PM
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What tires to run with 17" rims lowered?
Currently rocking the stocker 245/50/16 all the way around. I am putting 17" on the car and was wondering what you guys run. Should I go down to 245/45/17 or do the 50s still look ok and clear?
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Re: What tires to run with 17" rims lowered?
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Re: What tires to run with 17" rims lowered?
I'm currently running 275/40/17 up front, and I cant turn all the way. I will have to be downgrading to some 245's.
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Re: What tires to run with 17" rims lowered?
Depends on what you want - looks or performance.
Yes you can put a 245-45-17 tire on a 8" wheel and lower it. But you can also stick a 275-40-17 on a 9.5" wheel and have a huge bump in handling and braking - no other changes needed.
Yes you can put a 245-45-17 tire on a 8" wheel and lower it. But you can also stick a 275-40-17 on a 9.5" wheel and have a huge bump in handling and braking - no other changes needed.
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