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Old 10-19-2005, 09:05 AM
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Default Best winter tire size for 17x8 wheel?

Tire rack's website recommends either a 205-50r17 or a 225-45r17 for winter fitment on my TT. I was planning on using the skinnier tire, but I think an 8" wide rim might be too big for a 205 width.

What size winter tires would be best for 17x8s on a TTQC?
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Agreed that 205/50R17 is too narrow for an 8". Use 225/45R17.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR8&amp;url=/winter/index.jsp">winter</a></li></ul>
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I wouldn't run anything narrower than 225/45 on an 8" wide rim.
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