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Re: Wheels that fit the SVX
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Originally Posted by wohnson89
OK here's the deal, I found these (attachment 1) wheels. They are 17X7.5 5-114.3 45MTS. the size of the wheels seems OK to me, but I was wondering what size of tire to use? The place I'm getting them from says there are three sizes of tire to fit these wheels, and I was wondering which would be best, 205/50-17
215/45-17
225/45-17
I suspect the 225/45-17 will work the best but since I'm not used to buying tires for this car, I'm not sure.  |
Fairly sharp wheels. I think it would look pretty good on an SVX.
I would go 225/45R17, definitely. That's the size I run and it is nearly the same as stock diameter. 205/50s are close to the right diameter (a little on the tall side), but are awfully skinny for an SVX IMHO. I have seen 215/45 used before, and I do believe you can go 245/40 on a 7.5 inch wide rim, though overall diameter will be slightly smaller, IIRC, and tire prices will be higher. (Edit: actually, according to my calculator linked below, 245s would need an 8" wide rim. I still think it would mount, but it might look and feel a little funny)
Here is a link you may find useful: Tire Size Calculator
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Last edited by Nemesis Destiny; 04-16-2011 at 12:53 PM.
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