Anyone here run Kumho tires, size 235/45 R17 on a ET43 7.5" rim...
08-15-2006, 04:28 PM
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Anyone here run Kumho tires, size 235/45 R17 on a ET43 7.5" rim...
or similar sized rim(ET 45)? I just got a set of ASX's that I bought online, they're sweet looking tires but they look very wide for a 235. I currently run 235/45 R17 Michelin Pilot Sport but the Kumhos seem wider. I know that the rolling radius isn't the same on these but I like the slightly wider look.
08-15-2006, 05:25 PM
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I had 235/45-17's on my B6 sport wheels (no sure of the offset). They slightly rubbed the rear
upper control arm in light turns. Nothing a 4mm spacer didn't fix though. The 235's look great and I never regretted buying them even though I don't like having to run spacers.
08-15-2006, 06:15 PM
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you will most likely rub on the control arms in the rear...
just like TJHUB said
I rubbed with 235/45 tires on my avus rims which are 17x7.5" and i believe 45mm offset. I am fine with them now with 10mm spacers
if you run at least 5mm spacers you will be fine
I rubbed with 235/45 tires on my avus rims which are 17x7.5" and i believe 45mm offset. I am fine with them now with 10mm spacers
if you run at least 5mm spacers you will be fine
08-15-2006, 06:17 PM
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I believe that the sport wheels are ET45, hopefully that extra 2mm...
will give me enough room!!! I've had no rubbing issues with the 235/45 Michelin Sports but no two brands are alike! You'd think that 235 actually meant 235mm, I guess that's just too simple.
08-16-2006, 05:08 AM
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pilot sports
I would imagine that you will rub though, its all about the low offset putting the wheel so far into the wheel well. just get some spacers and you will be fine, will look better with spacers too
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