Running 235/40R 17's all around on '05 Sport
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Running 235/40R 17's all around on '05 Sport
I found some ridiculously priced (cheap) Advan Neova AD07's, the only problem is they are only 235/40R 17's. ;-( Anyone see a problem running these all around on the staggered rims? I'm trying to get some good tires for running auto-x, and Advan's are some of the best.
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Yea that's what I figured. I'm running 225's all the way around for winter tires right now and no problems, but I was worried the 235's wouldn't work well with the fronts.
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What is your clearance on the front strut?
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I rub less with my hankook evos then i do with my BFG TA's. Both are 235/35/19, but the bfg seem slightly wider.
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What rim width & offset? Do you actually have some rubbing on the strut up front? Do you have stock struts?
I will be going Michelin PS2s or Exalto PE2s if I can get the size.
I will be going Michelin PS2s or Exalto PE2s if I can get the size.
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Im running 235/45/17 ALL AROUND.. pirelli p6
It is so close in the front its not even funny.. i can't even put 1 finger from the tire to the spring / shock or w/e
I hear a funny noise sometimes when i back up but i don't know if its from my tires or if its something else.
But i never rubb or anything its so close it feels like it..
It is so close in the front its not even funny.. i can't even put 1 finger from the tire to the spring / shock or w/e
I hear a funny noise sometimes when i back up but i don't know if its from my tires or if its something else.
But i never rubb or anything its so close it feels like it..
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Im running 235/45/17 ALL AROUND.. pirelli p6
It is so close in the front its not even funny.. i can't even put 1 finger from the tire to the spring / shock or w/e
I hear a funny noise sometimes when i back up but i don't know if its from my tires or if its something else.
But i never rubb or anything its so close it feels like it..
It is so close in the front its not even funny.. i can't even put 1 finger from the tire to the spring / shock or w/e
I hear a funny noise sometimes when i back up but i don't know if its from my tires or if its something else.
But i never rubb or anything its so close it feels like it..
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I have to keep the bfg's in the rear since its rubs on just regular turns. Thats why i think bfg cheated a little since there 235 is a lot wider then the general and hankook 235.
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OK - I'm about to run 17X8 ET32 with 245/40/17 all round. I'm not worried about outside problems. My only worry was the strut. 1010 tyres & all other calculators tell me I will be fine. Hope so!
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i think you should be fine..since frank pointed out your running smaller diameter tires.
