coom, do you have pics of that front with the 35 offset?
curious if it rubs
curious if it rubs
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I just got myself a set of Michelin Pilot sport A/S 235/45/17
I would like to see pics of those and know how it handles. They will make your overall wheel (tire and rim) diameter over 3 1/2" bigger than stock. Thats huge. Also, when you are travelling 70 mph, your speedometer will read 60. And, your gearing will be way off.
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
I found one tire that comes in a 225/35/17 which would be about perfect. Its pricey though:
Falken GR Beta FK-451
Falken GR Beta FK-451
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
i have 17x7.5 and 35 offset, and with the 225x45 R17 im rubbing my tires in the back... front is ok...
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,,,And pay special attention to the part about:
"If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle."
this is why you might want a wider wheel so the tire centerline stays as close to stock as possible as opposed to just getting a 7" wheel with a different offset. but, who knows, it may handle fine...also be aware it can put more stress on the wheel bearings and suspension parts when you radically change offset. you aren't talking about all that much change, just dont get crazy with it.
"If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle."
this is why you might want a wider wheel so the tire centerline stays as close to stock as possible as opposed to just getting a 7" wheel with a different offset. but, who knows, it may handle fine...also be aware it can put more stress on the wheel bearings and suspension parts when you radically change offset. you aren't talking about all that much change, just dont get crazy with it.
235/45/17 is too big. It fits on the front only. So I have to drive for a week with 235/45/17 in the front and 215/45/17 on the back. Now I just have to order diff size. What you think 225/45/17 or 225/40/17
Can someone post a link to size,width and profile selection 'couse I just can't find it.
225/45/17 will work. There are a few people on here with that size. Mina comes to mind. However, they are bigger than stock.
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
TTE... does the rear just rub with the 235s? i talked to some people that said they trimed the inside of the wheel well to make wider wheels/tires work.
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