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pelotudo
03-07-2007, 06:06 PM
Will a 235/45/17 fit on a front Contour (17x7.5) without problems?
98M3_4
03-07-2007, 07:59 PM
Yes, you should be fine, isn't that the OEM tire size, or is it 225 maybe
TopElement
03-07-2007, 08:06 PM
Will fit just fine. Hardly 5mm wider on each side.
pelotudo
03-08-2007, 08:50 AM
The OEM is 225/45/17 for the wheels, just wanted to make sure I could get the 235's on without a problem.
asianvenom
03-09-2007, 12:36 AM
I would do 235/40
JohnnyWash1
03-09-2007, 12:44 AM
Yes, you can fit 235s on there. 235/45 may rub, however.
M13
03-09-2007, 01:13 AM
I would do 235/40

+1
96cosmosM3
03-09-2007, 01:04 PM
The OEM is 225/45/17 for the wheels, just wanted to make sure I could get the 235's on without a problem.

225/45 is the size from the factory 96-99. On 95s they had 235/40/17 allaround, which fits fine, but is slightly out of specs for most tire brands.

BTW some people even run 255/40 race tires on the stock fronts, but it is obviously not an ideal fitment.
autobahnking
03-09-2007, 02:47 PM
No problem! I know a guy Who runs 245 on 7,5 wheels. Its not as good looking that if he were running 225 or 215 but it works just fine!
Daved
03-12-2007, 03:04 PM
Check the specs from the manufacturer of the tire you want to get, they specify the recommended wheel widths for the tire.
joenationwide
03-12-2007, 04:28 PM
Will a 235/45/17 fit on a front Contour (17x7.5) without problems?

like others have said...you have two options for a 7.5" wheel....225/45/17 or 235/40/17. Don't consider any other sizes.

for a 8.5" wheel, the best size is 245/40/17. You can squeeze a 255/40/17 on it, but be prepared to roll the rear fender lips if you get rubbing.