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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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245/45/17

hey guys i recently got the 615's in 245/45/17 and they look huge. i had 235/45/17 on my car and my car is dropped. i dont think that these new tires will fit. what do you guys think???
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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on the same size. ''different brand though'' with a 1.5 inch drop and have no issues.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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A bit tall of a size. 245/40's would be a better fit.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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i'm dropped quite a big with no space between the wheels as of now, not sure how much of a drop. Also i am on the stock bbs rims. i think i'm gonna return them for the 235/40/17
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by merv414
i'm dropped quite a big with no space between the wheels as of now, not sure how much of a drop. Also i am on the stock bbs rims. i think i'm gonna return them for the 235/40/17
my friend is also on stock bbs rims same tire size with a 1.9 f 1.7 r drop. no problems at all. if your less then 2.0 drop im sure ur fine
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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i think i am gonna take a pic to show you guys what they look like now with the 235/45/17 and then well see.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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http://img40.imageshack.us/gal.php?g...0906191540.jpg

these are the 235/45/17 on my stock enkies. the new ones will be going on the bbs's with 245/45/17
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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You'll be fine.... I ran 255/45/17 with Tanebe GF210S with no problems. 2nd or 3rd lowest spring out for the evo...

Just know with that tire you're going to have a little more body roll feeling, the car isn't going to feel as crisp and tight. If you push your car hard around turns you might want to consider exchanging those for something else.

Cheers!
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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Should be fine
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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I've ran 245/45R17 Z1's and they worked perfect. I've read that the Z1 runs a little wider than the RT-615's so you should be fine. If I had to do it over again, I'd get 255/40's.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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i bet those 245/45/17 615's have the same profile as the nt05 in 255/40/17 so they should be fine
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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They will fit no problem. You will have better grip with the 45 series tire rather then a 40 series. Stay with what you got! You should also notice a better ride too.
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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danggg that is slammed low haha. clearance should be good for that set up though..enjoy it
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Looks like everyone says they'll fit. If I where u I'd exchange the tires for 255/40 or the stock size. How old are you falkens? You can tell by the last 4 digits of the dot code. Week then Year. If your tires have a manufacture date greater that 12 months i'd send them back. They won't perform very well.

GL
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Everyone says they will fit.
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