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Old 03-28-2004, 04:42 PM
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Default Tire size for 17x7 38mm ?
I need help in picking the proper tire size. The rims I'm going with are 17x7 38mm offset. Remember these are going on 17x7. Which one of these is the best choice? Something that doesn't look too odd. The tire choices I have at hand are

215/45-17
215/50-17
225/45-17

Also - does anyone know how far 38mm will stick out? Will 38mm look odd on a 99 FWD B5?

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225-45-17....the oem ET is 45mm so, 38 is gonna be perfecto
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Default this will help you keep your tire diameter correct!
<ul><li><a href="http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html">http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html</a</li></ul>
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Default 225/45-17 w/ 40mm looks like this.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/67044/side.jpg">
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Thanks for the help guys. 225/45-17 looks to be a perfect fit. Please post any pics if you have any of 225/45-17 on 17x7

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<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/67044/front.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/67044/side.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/67044/clean1.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/67044/clean3.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/67044/skids1.jpg">
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