245/45ZR17 on 17 x 9 inch wheel?
02-08-2006, 02:55 PM
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245/45ZR17 on 17 x 9 inch wheel?
I wanna get new wheels but do not yet wish to get new tires (just bought 4 new tires about a month and a half ago). I was wondering if I could fit 245/45/ZR17 tires on aftermarket 17 x 9 inch wheels. I have heard that putting tires on wheels they were designed for can cause uneven wear and poor handling characteristics. You think I would run into any trouble? I currently have the stock wheels (the bullet style I guess is what theyre called) which I believe to be 17 x 8. Anybody have any input? Thanks.
02-08-2006, 09:02 PM
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RE: 245/45ZR17 on 17 x 9 inch wheel?
ORIGINAL: red2k1gt
You NEED wider tires!!!!!!!!
Mine never hold air in them at all, I constantly have to fill them up and keep an eye on them. You really need 255/40-45/17.
You NEED wider tires!!!!!!!!
Mine never hold air in them at all, I constantly have to fill them up and keep an eye on them. You really need 255/40-45/17.
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02-08-2006, 09:03 PM
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RE: 245/45ZR17 on 17 x 9 inch wheel?
I have 17x9 black bullits from mustangtuning.com and goodyear 245/45/17. I went to tire kingdom to have them looked at because they kept losing air...they told me the rims are too wide for the tires and that I NEED wider tires.
02-08-2006, 09:35 PM
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RE: 245/45ZR17 on 17 x 9 inch wheel?
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So is it not recommended to put 245-40-17's on 17x9's, or is it not possible.
So is it not recommended to put 245-40-17's on 17x9's, or is it not possible.