CALLING ALL TIRE KNOWLEDGEABLES!! sizing question... bring your brain!
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CALLING ALL TIRE KNOWLEDGEABLES!! sizing question... bring your brain!
I got TL wheels 17x8 with factory 235 45 17 that are going bald..
I am hella broke and I have some brand new 215 45 17 sitting around.
Will they work on the 17x8's? too skinny? Any cons?
FAQ is little help, I already checked...
Any help is appreciated..
I am hella broke and I have some brand new 215 45 17 sitting around.
Will they work on the 17x8's? too skinny? Any cons?
FAQ is little help, I already checked...
Any help is appreciated..
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Re: CALLING ALL TIRE KNOWLEDGEABLES!! sizing question... bring your brain! (fishieman)
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Re: CALLING ALL TIRE KNOWLEDGEABLES!! sizing question... bring your brain! (fishieman)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fishieman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">FAQ is little help, I already checked...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Sounds like you missed this part:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Forum Rules and FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><FONT SIZE="4">Wheels FAQ</FONT>
4. Look up the specs for approved rim widths to help you determine the rim width for that model and size of tire. You can find the specs on the tire manufacturer's website or on the website of tire dealers like the Tire Rack. You should keep the rim width within the range of approved rim widths. You may want to pick a width in the middle of the range; the one at the widest end of the range may make the tire look a bit "stretched", and at the narrowest end may make the tire look "bulging". But anywhere in the range should be okay for safety purposes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Most 215/45-17 tires are approved for use on rims 7.0-8.0 inches wide, so they should be able to be mounted on 17x8 without any problems. Assuming that tire size is the proper 17" size for your specific car, which you don't identify.
Sounds like you missed this part:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Forum Rules and FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><FONT SIZE="4">Wheels FAQ</FONT>
4. Look up the specs for approved rim widths to help you determine the rim width for that model and size of tire. You can find the specs on the tire manufacturer's website or on the website of tire dealers like the Tire Rack. You should keep the rim width within the range of approved rim widths. You may want to pick a width in the middle of the range; the one at the widest end of the range may make the tire look a bit "stretched", and at the narrowest end may make the tire look "bulging". But anywhere in the range should be okay for safety purposes.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Most 215/45-17 tires are approved for use on rims 7.0-8.0 inches wide, so they should be able to be mounted on 17x8 without any problems. Assuming that tire size is the proper 17" size for your specific car, which you don't identify.
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