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Old 11-15-2005, 11:54 AM
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I know if 245, it's gonna be 245/40/R17, but what about 235? 40 or 45?
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Look at the "revolutions per mile" on the spec sheet and compare to the stock tire.
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Neither is very good, but choose the one closer to your front diameter.
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I have 225/45 17 in the front
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225/235 isn't much stagger. A 245-40-17 will stretch onto an 8" wheel with 45+ offset. If you do insist on a 235, maybe drop down the front to 205 or 215.
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If front is 225/45-17, then rear should be 255/40-17
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I was running 245 and 255 rears, felt I bit understeering, so put 235s to try.
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For daily driving and long commutes a 215/45/17 or 225/45/17 fronts and 235/40/17 or 245 or 255 rear will suffice. I have had all of the above.

Currently I am running 225/40/17 fronts and 245/40/17 rears. Works great with the R compounds..

But in all honesty you want to stick with a 245 or higher if your on a 17x8 or higher width rear wheel.
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