17x9 wheels best tires?
255/40/17 RA1 Toyo
Nov 14, 2005, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by kekek
The main difference is overall tire diameter and gearing, also tire availability. The 255-40 is an inch smaller in diameter than a 255-45.
Nov 14, 2005, 03:58 PM
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I have 245 45 and its slammed, no way would a 255 45 fit without rubbing.. maybe your unaware that as the side wall size is in a certain ratio to the width.. so a 265 45 is much taller then a 235 45. I didnt know that before either. Id like to go with a 265 and have the fenders rolled.
Nov 14, 2005, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by bdking57
I have 245 45 and its slammed, no way would a 255 45 fit without rubbing.. maybe your unaware that as the side wall size is in a certain ratio to the width.. so a 265 45 is much taller then a 235 45. I didnt know that before either. Id like to go with a 265 and have the fenders rolled.
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Nov 14, 2005, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by evo_rc
Im looking into buying 17x9 wheels...After doing my search for the best tire size, I notice most ppl run 255/40/17 and not 255/45/17 is there a reason for this? rubbing issue maybe?
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Nov 14, 2005, 07:11 PM
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I would put 245 45 at a maximum. Any wider and cornering may suffer due to the sidewalls not being straight up and down in relation to the wheel. They start to angle out towards tread. As far as tires I like the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 for street use. Great tires. I had them on my mustang and they were great even in down pours. Tirerack has them for $165 each. Good price as well.