Tire thoughts...
01-31-2006, 04:29 AM
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Tire thoughts...
looking at getting some new rims and tires for the summer as the OE goodyears are on their last legs, and then some (approaching 35k miles). so im looking at throwing on some KDW 2's on 17x9's (front) and 17x10.5 (back) polished bullits.
the biggest tire they make in the KDW's are 255/40YR17... are these going to work on the above rims? any other suggestions?
the biggest tire they make in the KDW's are 255/40YR17... are these going to work on the above rims? any other suggestions?
01-31-2006, 08:15 AM
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RE: Tire thoughts...
255/40 will look small on a 17x10.5. I got the Falken F451 Beta's from tirerack.com. 275/40 rear and 255/40 front, on 17x9 all around rims. They fit like a glove, I can try to get some pics of it if you want
01-31-2006, 04:55 PM
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RE: Tire thoughts...
well, i went with those tires due to their rating... strong all around except in noise (which doesnt even matter with the magnaflows and the stereo..). maybe 17x9 all around would be a better fit if i am set on those tires?
01-31-2006, 05:32 PM
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RE: Tire thoughts...
Prolly, Im not trying to sway ya on you're choice, but I havent had an issue ith the falkens, they grip, in wet and dry, in fact they might grip too much (if thats poss!) and they corner great, but if you're set on 255/40, then I'd go 17x9 all around, plus you can rotate the tires properly to prolong life :-p
01-31-2006, 06:07 PM
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RE: Tire thoughts...
ORIGINAL: rudemood12
looking at getting some new rims and tires for the summer as the OE goodyears are on their last legs, and then some (approaching 35k miles). so im looking at throwing on some KDW 2's on 17x9's (front) and 17x10.5 (back) polished bullits.
the biggest tire they make in the KDW's are 255/40YR17... are these going to work on the above rims? any other suggestions?
looking at getting some new rims and tires for the summer as the OE goodyears are on their last legs, and then some (approaching 35k miles). so im looking at throwing on some KDW 2's on 17x9's (front) and 17x10.5 (back) polished bullits.
the biggest tire they make in the KDW's are 255/40YR17... are these going to work on the above rims? any other suggestions?
02-01-2006, 02:18 AM
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RE: Tire thoughts...
are there any other good website for tire reviews/ratings for tires that tirerack doesnt carry? ive been trying to get some info on nitto's, but TR doesnt carry them.
