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OK, so I know this has had to have been asked before, but the search function way was giving me a headache, so I thought Id ask again. Im looking for new tires for my 17in ADR Spades since the 205/40's are waaaaaaaaaay to small for this car. I was looking at 235/55 or 225/55 to keep the speedo close. I can pick up a set of 235/55's for cheap and I just want to make sure they should work fine on a 7in wide rim. Just want to see what you guys are currently running on your 17s.

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I saw your car the other day. I agree thicker tires are a must! Anyways 235 is the widest you should go on a 7" wide rim. I think you would be ok with a 235/55.

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225/55 would probably be you best bet, I used 225/45 last summer and they were fine, and I think my speedo was off be something like 3mph...not much

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I saw your car the other day. I agree thicker tires are a must! Anyways 235 is the widest you should go on a 7" wide rim. I think you would be ok with a 235/55.

 

Yeah they look like friggin 15s because of all the extra space in the wheelwell. Not to mention the crappy traction.

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This is not my car it is internationals but he sent this to me when i asked this question. Those are a 235/45

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I had 225/45/17s and 245/45/17s at different times on my 1G w-bodies and I prefered the 245 set up hands down

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Rob, here is how you solve your problem... Trade me your current rims and tires for my stock rims and 2 sets of tires :lol:

 

See, no more tire problem

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Rob, here is how you solve your problem... Trade me your current rims and tires for my stock rims and 2 sets of tires :lol:

 

See, no more tire problem

 

PM me with details. Definately interested

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Well I guess that solves that problem...........

 

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:mrgreen:

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Yeah, some bastard from Brunswick came and ganked your rims :lol:

 

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Hey Rob, do you remember exactly how wide these rims are.. Are they 7" or 7.5" wide.. I see you posted 7" but I wanna double check. A guy at work has a nice set of 245/45ZR17's but the minimum rim for them is 7.5"

 

 

If not, I can get some cheapo 225/55R17's pretty cheap... $58/ea

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According to ADR they are 7" wide, but you might want to doublecheck. They are ADR Spades.

 

BTW How was the ride :biggrin: Mine is like driving a new car. Thanks again for the trade.

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Damn, I may have to buy tires for it anyway :lol:

 

BTW, the ride wasnt too bad really, but then again I have so much new suspension crap and I drive slow over certain bumps.. Had to play dodge the potholes on 71 though.

 

No prob, im quite happy with the trade too. I may scrap those 16s to help pay for new tires.

 

My GF got a laugh outta the mexican ghetto fabulous look.. Hmm, I think I need a la coocaracha horn now :lol:

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Put some 235/45 or 50's on those and they will look good.

 

Wont be near the correct size.

 

I need 225/55-17's...

 

I priced out some Yokohama Avid V4S's at $80/ea my cost..

 

I did get some better tires on it today... Fuckin demounting them was a bear... Reverse mount and 205/40-17's can kiss my fat ass :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

 

I highjacked some tires outta out junk pile that are a bit more correct and will last a couple months. 2 in the front from a Mazda 6 (215/50-17) and 2 in the rear from I think a Mercedes (225/55-17)

 

BTW, I also discovered that I really really need to refinish these rims :willynilly:

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235/45 not the right size?

 

Good lord no... There is a negitive 4.9% size difference. Max safely allowed is 3%. The 235/45's would be 1.3 inches shorter...

 

225/55-17 is 0.4% taller than stock which equates to 0.1 inches

 

 

A 235/50-17 is only negitive 1.4% (0.3 inches shorter) but that size tire is almost non-existant.

 

Like I said, a guy at work has a set of the 245/45ZR17s and I COULD put them on.. Only a couple issues

 

-Getting the bead to seat will be a nightmare

-Shoulder wear will be heavily accelerated with possibility on increased instability in rain

-Possible of shoulder rubbing due to being on the car on a 7" rim

 

Im actually thinking about saving the money for a set of Michelin HydroEdges through the next month or so.... Fricken pricey, but sweet ass ride, EXCELLENT IN RAIN, and 90K treadlife warrenty. But, like I said, they are like $160/ea my cost.

 

But also, I dont know if I am gonna keep these rims for too long. I like them, but I want 18's.

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