i am hearing lots of different stuff so far i am going to go with 225/45/17 ,just hope it don't rub on my stock 96 cav when turning(sharp)there on brand new 17's *will be* but just want a few opinions what you guys think.myself i dont think i should have a problem,but........?
Greg

as long as the offset of the rims is correct you'll be fine, i have 225/45/17s and my rims have a 45 offsett (if i remember right) and i have no rubbing issues


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yes my car right now the steelies are 195/65/15's, and your car is not lowered right?

mines lowerd 1.5 inches with kyb agx struts and H&R springs


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my bad, mine are a 35 offset not a 45


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ic 35 offset is the width right....? so you are saying i should go with 225/35/17? if theres such thing just evrything is stock and just won't to make sure i get exacly the right tire for a 17X7 rim....thanks alot
Greg

DEAR GOD NO!

You want a 215/45 or 225/45

225 will be a little taller, 215 will be a little shorter

but do not go for a 35 series!

yeah, a 225/35/17 just sounds bad, 225/45/17 is nice, seems to me to be a perfect witdth for a street driven J


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225/35/17 will f*&^ up your speedo and odo readings. +35mm is the offset of the wheel. That's how far the hub is from the centerline of the rim.

Now for the original question- I'm running 215/45/17s on a 7.5 width wheel +37 offset, and it looks tight, handles tight, doesn't rub. BUT, I got too close to a curb and now I have this really neato texturing on my rim. The 225 will let the tire stick out a little further than the rim, giving you protection against that. It will also give you a slightly wider footprint. I plan on going with 225's when I replace these tires.

You didn't mention the width of the rim you're using, though- that makes a difference too. A narrower wheel (say 6.5 or 7) might make the rubber stick out TOO far. On a 7.5 or wider (absotively posolutely on a wider) though I would definately recommend the 225 series.


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yes,it is a 17X7 rim and by the sounds of things 225/45/17's are the best way to go,i do want to protect my rims to,just want to make sure no rubbing problems occur.

if you dont want rubbing problems, to be safe and still have everything read accurate, i would go w/ the 215

yea,but i do want to protect my rim,you know what i am saying i want a good tire that will protect it,but 215 and 225 that's just the height differnce right..?

Greg

like i said, im runnin a 17x7 rim with a 225/45 tire and have no rubbing issues at all, it looks great and handles great, i would reccomend that setup to anyone


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ur not slammed either right?

get a 215 thats what i had on my 17s. 215 w/ a 45 series is plenty of tire

For gods sake just read the damn FAQ at the top of the W/T forum

Every single question you have asked is answered there

yea just everyone keeps on giving me diff stuff i don't know how to believe myself i think i shoudl go with the 225/45/17's

i love your black cav yor 3rd gen it's one sick car ,looks real good by the way. have you guys even heard of much problems of rubbing with 225/45/17's on a 17X7 rim and on stock 3rd gen cav..?

i just told you. if your are worried about rubbing get the 215 tire. there is still plenty of tire to protect your rim. this thread can now be locked

Greg Deline wrote:i love your black cav yor 3rd gen it's one sick car ,looks real good by the way. have you guys even heard of much problems of rubbing with 225/45/17's on a 17X7 rim and on stock 3rd gen cav..?

NO PROBLEMS, you'll be perfectly fine
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might as go with the 225 everyone says that will be fine to i want little nicer ride with the 225 i know it won't be by much but.

I have 235s on mine and come NO WHERE to rubbing

Like I said before, read the FAQ and ecide for yourself

I had 225/45/17 no rubbing just make sure you have the right offset


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235?,thats a taller tire right then a 225, 235 by what though?

i hardly ever get pissed off on the org but what the @!#$! do you even @!#$ listen to what people are saying. read the @!#$ faq and it will answer your @!#$ lame simple questions


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