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93is
06-30-2011, 06:40 AM
I've recently purchased new wheels and im curious as to what size tires i could run, i want some thing meaty but keep in mind this car is my daily driver. i was thinking perhaps a 265/40/17..? il need a little stretch to clear my quarters, howeer im not crazy about the whole stretching idea..so the least possible is better. wheel dimensions are 17x 8.5 fronts and 17x10 rear.

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Neha Josi
06-30-2011, 11:02 PM
The measurement that determines the height of the sidewall and eventually affects the tire's height is the aspect ratio. A tire that has a lower sidewall will improve cornering because of its stiffness, however it makes for a rough ride. Another thing you should know is that if you make too big of a change in the aspect ratio you might not know your actual speed because it can confuse the speedometer reading.
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