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What Size Tires? - The Mailman 666 - 07-26-2007
When we buy 17in rims is the tire size normally 215 45 17? Because I am looking at a set of rims from WheelsNEXT and they seem to be giving you 205 40 17!?!
How do you change the tire size you want on this site and how do you choose the brand of tire?
Here's a link
http://wheelsnext.com/default.cfm?action=d...ANO-&color=GOLD
I think the gold would look awesome on my black ZX5! What do you guys think?
Thanks,
Shawn Bailey
What Size Tires? - NikiterZTS - 07-26-2007
i have 205/40 R17 and i wouldn't recommend it.....too thin so u'll feel every bump on the road....+ u can scratch your rims on the out side really easy
go with 215/45
What Size Tires? - ZTWsquared - 07-26-2007
Yeah - doesn't seem to make sense.
The 17" tire that most closely approximates the stock 205-50-16 tire is in fact 205-45-17 ..... the circumference of a 205-40-17 is almost 2" smaller than the stock.
Circumference comparison:
205-50-16 = 75.62" (stock value)
205-40-17 = 73.69" (-1.93")
205-45-17 = 76.23" (+0.51")
215-45-17 = 77.34" (+1.72" - this is what I have)
215-40-17 = 74.68" (-0.94")
A 205-40 gives you a rather narrow sidewall. Personally, I wouldn't go with anything smaller than 215-40-17 or 205-45-17.
The Mailman 666,Jul 25 2007, 11:37 AM Wrote:When we buy 17in rims is the tire size normally 215 45 17? Because I am looking at a set of rims from WheelsNEXT and they seem to be giving you 205 40 17!?!
How do you change the tire size you want on this site and how do you choose the brand of tire?
Here's a link
http://wheelsnext.com/default.cfm?action=d...ANO-&color=GOLD
I think the gold would look awesome on my black ZX5! What do you guys think?
Thanks,
Shawn Bailey
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What Size Tires? - dBlast - 07-26-2007
205/45/17 is closest to stock circumference for non-SVT.
What Size Tires? - SL8RZZX3 - 07-26-2007
Call their 1-800 number and they can help you out and it's alot easier
What Size Tires? - The Mailman 666 - 07-26-2007
SL8RZZX3,Jul 25 2007, 12:37 PM Wrote:Call their 1-800 number and they can help you out and it's alot easier
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Have any of you purchased wheels and rubber from these guys?
I just called and they are out of stock in 17s :(
What Size Tires? - naz - 07-26-2007
205/45/17 i think is an odd size.. you might be limited in the tires you can use.. i'd go with 215/45/17..
What Size Tires? - skippy - 07-26-2007
The factory supplied 17's (SVT) come with 215/45/17. That's what I'm running, and have no problems.
I agree that 40 series is too harsh for everyday driving, and not enough buffer for potholes (potential for bent rim)
naz,Jul 25 2007, 05:59 PM Wrote:205/45/17 i think is an odd size.. you might be limited in the tires you can use.. i'd go with 215/45/17..
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What Size Tires? - The Mailman 666 - 07-26-2007
OK 215/45 17s it is. But I am still on the look out for rims. I am looking for a light rim 20lbs or less in black with a chrome or silver machined lip any suggestions?
This is my favorite style of rim.
http://wheelsnext.com/default.cfm?action=d...GLOSS%20FINISH)
skippy,Jul 25 2007, 04:45 PM Wrote:The factory supplied 17's (SVT) come with 215/45/17. That's what I'm running, and have no problems.
I agree that 40 series is too harsh for everyday driving, and not enough buffer for potholes (potential for bent rim)
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What Size Tires? - naz - 08-07-2007
OZ ultraleggera and powder coat the spokes black
http://www.tirerack.com/WheelCloseUpServle...ver+Paint.shtml
What Size Tires? - NOS2Go4Me - 08-07-2007
SVT EAP rims (15-spoke), run them as they sit... no paint, nothing. Sexy rims. :D
What Size Tires? - Drivesthebeast - 08-07-2007
NOS2Go4Me,Aug 6 2007, 06:41 PM Wrote:SVT EAP rims (15-spoke), run them as they sit... no paint, nothing. Sexy rims. :D
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Agreed...
What Size Tires? - habmann - 08-07-2007
Ya its hard to beat the look of the EAP rims or the OZ supperleggers that look similar.
What Size Tires? - naz - 08-07-2007
how about SSR comp h wheels?
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseU...=All&sort=Brand
11lb for the 16x7.5 forged wheel
drool
What Size Tires? - NikiterZTS - 08-08-2007
naz,Aug 7 2007, 01:40 AM Wrote:how about SSR comp h wheels?
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseU...=All&sort=Brand
11lb for the 16x7.5 forged wheel
drool
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i'd get 16" Rotas slipstreams.........so sexy....very hard to find the bolt pattern though