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Old 06-22-2008, 09:58 AM
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Default 245-45-R17?

Do any of you run 245-45-R17's as opposed to the stock tire size?
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Old 06-22-2008, 10:04 AM
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And...how do they look?
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Old 06-22-2008, 10:42 AM
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Default RE: 245-45-R17?

I am currently running 245/45/17. I think it leaves too much wheel gap. You could lower it, but the lowest you could go would be 1.2 to 1.3 inches, even then you would still have a gap. When these tires wear out, I am getting 18" rims. Here is a pic
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Old 06-22-2008, 02:19 PM
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Yes, I agree...there appears to be too much wheel gap. I think the stockers are 235-45-R17 correct? Anyone?
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No, Stockers are 235/55/17. 235/45/17 would have even more wheel gap than 245/45/17. I did have 255/50/17 before. The good thing is they look better. The bad thing is most places do not stock that size.
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