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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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falken rt615

Ok guys Ive searched a lot on this tire. I would like to know how it is in the wet and what size to get on my factory wheels. I know a lot of you are saying 245/45/17 or such but why? If the factory tires are 235 why would you deviate from factory specs? also this will be a street tire
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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Falken doesn't make the rt615's in 235 (stock size).
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by avaien
...but why?...
For a little wider contact patch.
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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ok then if I go 245 would I want 40 or 45? Im looking to stick around stock height but I dont want the tires to stick out. also how are these tires in the rain?
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 12:04 PM
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What about 255/40/17?
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Old Mar 5, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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Ok I am very undecided. This is going to be my street tire so I don't want anything excesively big. Would there be a difference on the highway between these 2 sizes? Would 255/40 look odd on factory suspension? also how are these in the RAIN
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