are 235/45/17s on a 7.5 width wheel alright?

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10-25-2007, 11:27 AM

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235/45 is a 1% difference 235/40 is a -2% difference FYI

yes, i'm bored at work...

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10-25-2007, 11:42 AM

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You can check the tech specs of the tire in question. 8.0 is prolly the "measured" width and 7.5

acceptable.

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10-25-2007, 01:07 PM

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17" and 45 series, yes. That their allowable lower limit.

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10-25-2007, 01:11 PM

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60mph with a 225/45R17 will be actually be 60.7MPH on a 235/45R17 to an officer checking your speed.

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10-25-2007, 01:13 PM

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Some tires are offered in 235/45/17 but not 225.

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10-25-2007, 01:33 PM

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I've started running 235/40-17's on 8" wheels and I'm quite happy so far.

Can't wait to hit VIR and see how they do there...

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10-25-2007, 01:40 PM

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This tire size/spec chart from Falken should answer all your questions.

<ul><li><a href="http://www.falkentire.com/st115_sizes.html">http://www.falkentire.com/st115_sizes.html</a</li></ul>

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10-25-2007, 02:10 PM

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Nebermind...I had 18's on my mind for some reason..

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10-26-2007, 06:02 PM

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OEM 18" allroad wheels are 7.5 " and use 245/45s, which is the maximum

recommended width tire for that size rim. I think its pushing it a little, but I'm sure the lawyers would let audi do anything stupid. (just a few weeks and I'll be putting on my free winter wheels and tires, compliments of the early 225 class action suit).

As long as everything clears I think you'll be OK.