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Old 05-06-2011, 06:55 PM
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Default 205 or 215

Hi was wondering if anyone no,s if i should run 205,40,17 or 215,45,17

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Old 05-06-2011, 07:00 PM
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215/45/17 if you rims are wide enough. more rubber more grip
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Old 05-06-2011, 07:04 PM
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Recommended tyre size for 16 inch wheels 205/50 VR (or ZR) and for 17 inch wheels, the recommended tyre size is 205/45 ZR 17.
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Old 05-06-2011, 07:27 PM
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ive always gone for 215.. even got 225 on my RA
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ive always gone for 215.. even got 225 on my RA


Agreed with above 215 (wider spread)
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