any issues with 225/45/17s on a 17x8 wheels?
06-13-2003, 04:31 PM
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any issues with 225/45/17s on a 17x8 wheels?
Hi guys,
My current Yokohama AVS (the two rears) are practically bald. They are 235/40/17s. I have the C7 wheels (took em off 1 week after I got the car and replaced by my Flik Lex 17x8s). I just moved into a new place so i'm a bit short on cash. I really like to keep my current wheels on so a friend suggested that I should just take the current 235/40/17s off and replace with 225/45/17s (factory Conti's....sux I know
). Will they be okay on 17x8s? Do I have to do anything else after doing this (alignment, balance, etc)? Thanks all.
My current Yokohama AVS (the two rears) are practically bald. They are 235/40/17s. I have the C7 wheels (took em off 1 week after I got the car and replaced by my Flik Lex 17x8s). I just moved into a new place so i'm a bit short on cash. I really like to keep my current wheels on so a friend suggested that I should just take the current 235/40/17s off and replace with 225/45/17s (factory Conti's....sux I know
). Will they be okay on 17x8s? Do I have to do anything else after doing this (alignment, balance, etc)? Thanks all.
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06-13-2003, 05:30 PM
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it should be fine. by doing so, u will b goin back to the original outer wheel diameter. difference from your 235s back to 225s would only be a 7.65mm higher tire.
06-13-2003, 05:38 PM
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Originally posted by BruNo
it should be fine. by doing so, u will b goin back to the original outer wheel diameter. difference from your 235s back to 225s would only be a 7.65mm higher tire.
it should be fine. by doing so, u will b goin back to the original outer wheel diameter. difference from your 235s back to 225s would only be a 7.65mm higher tire.
06-13-2003, 05:38 PM
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I'm running 225/45-17 on 17 x 8 wheels without any problems. Your 235s were actually the incorrect size. You should try to maintain a diameter of 25" so you don't upset your speedometer and odometer. Your 235s actually only gave you a diameter of 24.4".
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Originally posted by amdeutsch
I'm running 225/45-17 on 17 x 8 wheels without any problems. Your 235s were actually the incorrect size. You should try to maintain a diameter of 25" so you don't upset your speedometer and odometer. Your 235s actually only gave you a diameter of 24.4".
I'm running 225/45-17 on 17 x 8 wheels without any problems. Your 235s were actually the incorrect size. You should try to maintain a diameter of 25" so you don't upset your speedometer and odometer. Your 235s actually only gave you a diameter of 24.4".
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changed the tires back to the Conti's. I forgot how comfy they are and less road noise then my Yokohama's but man there's a bit of a floaty feel, less contact to the road.....I didnt check but i dont think they're Z rated ....well this will have to do until my financial status change.
....well this will have to do until my financial status change.
