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Would 215/50/17 be okay for a 17x7.5 inch wheel? Just worried about the width is 215 is enough.

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Old 10-12-2002, 02:37 PM
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Would 215/50/17 be okay for a 17x7.5 inch wheel? Just worried about the width is 215 is enough.
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to keep the correct overall diameter, the tire should be either 225/45/17 or 205/50/17.
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Default this will help you keep diameter right.

<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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