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fyi... 235/45/17 don't fit on stock S4 rims... they will rub rear suspension...

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Old 12-14-1999, 01:27 PM
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Default fyi... 235/45/17 don't fit on stock S4 rims... they will rub rear suspension...

at least they did on the Blizzak MZ-01s I tried...
Old 12-14-1999, 01:29 PM
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Why would you go to a 235 for your snows? Wider=Worse on snow. (Pirelli Asym. 225/45/17 4 me)
Old 12-14-1999, 01:34 PM
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Scott is right. You should use stock width or NARROWER!
Old 12-14-1999, 01:39 PM
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225/45 Blizzaks are non-existant right now... but the tire shop had 235s in stock... we tried...
Old 12-14-1999, 01:40 PM
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I hear ya... my 225/45 Pirelli 210s come in tomorrow from "The Rack"... I'll let ya know...
Old 12-14-1999, 02:10 PM
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Default Since all 235's are not exactly equal, do you think a "smaller" 235/45 would fit?

...Because I really wanted that size. Maybe a 3mm spacer or something would help? What about 235/40's -- in your opinion after seeing the fitment of the 235/45's?
Old 12-14-1999, 02:20 PM
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Fronts fit... its the rear arm... I am not a "spacer" guy... not with that much torque... i say no..
Old 12-14-1999, 02:23 PM
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Default Close up view of the tread on a 235/45 Blizzak MZ01 (pic)

<center><img src="http://131.107.68.28/a4org/blizzak.jpg"></center><p>
Old 12-14-1999, 03:03 PM
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You could also add a spacer when using a 235.....
Old 12-14-1999, 03:23 PM
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Why would you put 235/45/17's on for the winter you should have thin snow tires(nt)


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