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need some info for tires
I'm looking at getting a set of getting a set of 17x8" 48mm offset rims for my car for the summer and I dont know what size of tire I should get that wouldnt cause tire rub or issues. Also was wondering what would be a good recommendation for tires for summer rims.
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Re: need some info for tires
Well, stock size is 215/55R16.
to keep near the same rolling diameter, but plus one inch in diameter, and wider width, Probably 235/45 or 245/45 17 inch tires on 8 inch wheels. 225 width will also fit, but why have wider than stock wheels, without fitting some nicely wide tires. (although I probably wouldn't push it to 255 width.) I like Toyo T1-R for summer tires. my SVX came with a set from California... which I switched out to Michelin all-seasons, because it is winter here. But my wife's Miata wears T1-Rs that I bought for it a few years ago. They are grippy, good with water, not horrendously loud, and they wear forever on the Miata... The SVX will probably wear through them a tad bit faster, due to weighing ~1200lbs more... but they'll probably still do ok. But lots of folks like Kumhos, Goodyears, BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Michelin... I have some General Exclaims, for the Legacy, but they wear a bit fast, and get louder as they wear.
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Re: need some info for tires
Mine came with 225/50R16.
I can vouch for Kumho...... order em from the Tirerack website or call around town for the best price. I think I paid $224 for my set of four Kumho Ecsta AST. |
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Re: need some info for tires
225/45, 235/45, and 245/40 are your best size options. You won't rub at that offset unless you go to monster truck tires.
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Re: need some info for tires
stock on 97's were 215/55R16s I believe. I just know they changed it up on the 97's
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Re: need some info for tires
Alll righht!!
That means my '92 can out maneuver a '97. 1-UP ! |
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Re: need some info for tires
ya well its a package deal a set of gold rota g-force 17x8 + tires + lugnuts + centering rings is roughly 1000-1100 shipped to my door. the guy was asking me tire size and i wasnt sure what to do with
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Re: need some info for tires
I like 235/45/17, same size oem on some EVOs, I believe on 8". Earlier STIs had 225/45/17 on 8' rims, have some on one of our SVX.
If you get a tire with average treadwidth, you will be fine. A very agressive summer tire, has a bit more width, making it a closer fit. Diameter is near same as 215/55/16 on 97s, slightly more than 225/50/16. The larger diameter makes the speedo more accurate. I'm putting some TOYO VERSADO LX tires on a couple of our cars in the next couple of weeks, designed as a top-line touring tire, sizes 235/45/17 and 235/40/18. Let us know what you choose and how well you like the look. Ron
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