Different Tire Sizes for 17" Rims ??? HELP!!

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Jan 6, 2006 | 06:16 PM

Elbowpunk

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Different Tire Sizes for 17" Rims ??? HELP!!

ok guys... i got a 91 Teg w/ 215/40/17 tire size... now

Can i go with 205/40/17 ?? and would it be noticealbe and not stick out much and all of that ??

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Jan 6, 2006 | 06:40 PM

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Re: Different Tire Sizes for 17" Rims ??? HELP!! (Elbowpunk)

Yes. 205/40-17 is a better size for your car. It will look just fine.

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Jan 7, 2006 | 11:19 AM

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Re: Different Tire Sizes for 17" Rims ??? HELP!! (Elbowpunk)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Elbowpunk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok guys... i got a 91 Teg w/ 215/40/17 tire size... now

Can i go with 205/40/17 ?? and would it be noticealbe and not stick out much and all of that ??</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you are already running 215/40/17, the 205/40/17 would not "stick out [as] much" as the tires you are currently running, since they are not as wide.