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Anyone running 245/40/17s? Will they rub without rolling the fender?

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Old 03-17-2001, 08:56 PM
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Default Anyone running 245/40/17s? Will they rub without rolling the fender?
I'm thinking about getting some AutoX tires on 17x8.5 SSR Comps ET35. Anyone have any experience with this size? TIA.
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Default Too wide for the car. It will follow every crack and divit in the road.
Plus, you really need a 9" wide rim. In truth, my car handled best with the stock size tire with an 8" rim.
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Wouldn't you want a little more meat on the road? Also--depends on the tire you're using.
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Default More isn't always better. It depends on the tire and rim width .
My car handled best with the stock size. Not the OE tire, but the size :-)
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More is better but, its another story when they don't fit on the wheel.
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I don't have that problem with 255/35/18... and handling is GREATLY improved over my stock 225's
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Yea, but now you're talking 18".
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Default Bull****. My Toyo's on 17x8 rims are awesome.
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/21/mnp_toyot1-s.jpg"></center><p>They do not follow every crack or divot, in fact their actually better at not following ruts than my 205/50x16 snow tires.
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They do look good. You have no rubbing issues? What size?
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245/40x17 on BBS RK 17x8 et35
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