Will the 225/50's work as that is the cheapest option ? And running out of time 
Tyre choice ?
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Tyre choice ?
Hi Guys I have a choice ! Ive recently bought a set of 17" wheels with tyres all are 7j . I had a brand new pair of 205/40/17 toyo proxes in my shed so they have replaced the rubbish that was on there before. Now do i stick with the Goodyear 225/50/17 that are on the other 2 wheels ? Or get the Continental Contisport3's 235/45/17 that are already on my old rims changed over ? Both options have good tread but i am looking to get 4 wheel alignment done before Japfest this weekend Will the 225/50's work as that is the cheapest option ? And running out of time
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Re: Tyre choice ?
You don't mention what offset the 17s are. The 50 profile on the rears may well cause arch rubbing issues. Your speedo will under read quite a lot as well so you'll need to bear this in mind around Gatsos etc.
I have assumed the same ET as stock wheels for this:
http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?wi ... 45#content
If the actual number is lower the more likely you are to have issues.
Personally I would swap out with the 45s.
I have assumed the same ET as stock wheels for this:
http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?wi ... 45#content
If the actual number is lower the more likely you are to have issues.
Personally I would swap out with the 45s.
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Re: Tyre choice ?
offset 35 and i dont want to be paying twice for allignment .
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Re: Tyre choice ?
I run 225/50 with a 16" wheel and that's already bigger than stock. 50 profile on a 17" would be even worse.
I'd go 235/45 out of your options. 40 profile would be nearer stock size on a 17.
I'd go 235/45 out of your options. 40 profile would be nearer stock size on a 17.
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Re: Tyre choice ?
Thanks Stu I am happy with the Conti's just thought I could wait to change when the Goodyears were worn out , Got fed up looking through the wheel and tyre threads to see if 225/50/17 would be ok !
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Re: Tyre choice ?
Tell me about it. I spent ages searching for tyre info. Decided to go with Rainsport3 in the end but had to go up a profile to 50 due to availability for 16's.
At least tyre choice on a 17 is better.
Conti's will be much better for handling. Could always try and sell the Goodyears.
This is handy if you haven't seen it: http://mr2.gordaen.com/wt_calc.php
At least tyre choice on a 17 is better.
Conti's will be much better for handling. Could always try and sell the Goodyears.
This is handy if you haven't seen it: http://mr2.gordaen.com/wt_calc.php
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