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Old 07-07-2009, 09:46 PM
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I just bought these wheels
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

17X8 front and 17X9 rear. I'm getting 275/40/17 for the rear, but I'm torn between 245/45/17 of 235/45/17 for the front. The 275/40/17 are 25.66" in high and 10.83" wide. The 245/45/17 are 25.68" in high and 9.65 wide. The 235/45/17 are 25.33" in high and 9.25" wide. I like the idea of the wider front tire but would like a slight rake to the front. Will the 235/45/17 give the car a more raked look or is the difference so small that it won't be noticeable?
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the 235/45 will help you with the wheel rubbing you will get at full lock.

plus, the front tires wont affect your speedo or odometer... so, get what fits best
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Originally Posted by AdderMk2
the 235/45 will help you with the wheel rubbing you will get at full lock.

plus, the front tires wont affect your speedo or odometer... so, get what fits best
So 245/45 will rub at a full lock?
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Originally Posted by 87GT Drop Top
So 245/45 will rub at a full lock?
On your year, probably. the 90-93 had slightly larger wheel wells and can fit the 245 better... so if I were in your position... id get the 235/45
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