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Old 05-11-2002, 06:30 PM
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Default 225 45 17" Or 235 40 17" Which?
Decided on wheels before suspension. Which of the above would be better and why?
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Default id stick with 225, thats the stock size..
but u can go 235, yet you might rub, depending on the suspension..
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Default You MAY rub with 235s, but you will also get better traction
If you do 235s, I think your aspect ratio should be 45 not 40.
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Default I recommend 235/45R17. Used to have them on my S4. No rubbing.
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/14677/ps-bbs.jpg"></center><p>Plus now the odometer won't overcount. You will have slightly less torque however.
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just did 234/40....grip like hell... s03s no rubbing, I am low too
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Must be that 1mm less in that custom width. I'm sure that makes all the difference. :P
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