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Old 12-04-2007 | 11:18 PM
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ok....i have a set of work vs-xx 17x8 +47 and 17x9 +47 and my s2k is lowered by 1 inch. what tire size would work/should i get??
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Old 12-04-2007 | 11:22 PM
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225/45 ....... 245/40
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Old 12-05-2007 | 12:03 AM
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or you can go 215/245 i recommend that on the front just to play it safe as far as rubbing goes
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Old 12-05-2007 | 07:08 AM
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thanks guys.....would 245/45 in the rear work too?
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Old 12-05-2007 | 07:36 AM
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with that drop ive been able to use 225 and 255
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Old 12-05-2007 | 08:42 AM
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no you don't want 245/45 for MANY reasons.
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Old 12-05-2007 | 10:26 AM
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can you explain why 245/45 won't work so i get a better understanding of it
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Old 12-06-2007 | 03:42 PM
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I have the same wheels with a 1.5 drop. I put 235/40 front (no rubbung) & 255/40 rear I had to get the rear fenders rolled.
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Old 12-06-2007 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by buddhaman,Dec 5 2007, 10:26 AM
can you explain why 245/45 won't work so i get a better understanding of it
its to tall and might cause rubbing
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Old 12-07-2007 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by buddhaman,Dec 5 2007, 10:26 AM
can you explain why 245/45 won't work so i get a better understanding of it
It will reduce the accuracy of your speedometer.
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