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Old 12-21-2007, 04:19 AM
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So let's talk tires. What tires are you guys running? What is the best width for 17's...205,215,225..etc? Which ones last a long time? Stuff like that.

I am looking to either replace my tires or get a new set of rims and tires. Right now I run 215/45/17 and wanted to know if a 205/40/17 is too small or if I should stick with the size I use now. I am having some negative camber issues so I am considering dropping down to a 40/17 and have some camber bolts to help out as well. Let me know what you guys think.
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I would go with 225-45-17, gimme a call at Mastro I can get you a great deal on tires.

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How wide are your wheels.
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I have Falken Azenis. 235/40/18. Me and 3 of my friends run these and love them. I got them from Home - Discount Tire Direct
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BF goodrich g-force t/a kdw-2s

225/45/17 is some magical size for those where they are cheaper than 215s and 205s in those sizes. rated extremely well in the dry, excellent wet traction, and the tire pattern looks baller. Tire kingdom quoted me $119 a tire, and tirerack would have been $109 (but plus shipping). My car is actually there now.
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Originally Posted by LDadrenaline
BF goodrich g-force t/a kdw-2s

225/45/17 is some magical size for those where they are cheaper than 215s and 205s in those sizes. rated extremely well in the dry, excellent wet traction, and the tire pattern looks baller. Tire kingdom quoted me $119 a tire, and tirerack would have been $109 (but plus shipping). My car is actually there now.

I had those. My only complaint is as they wear, the get VERY LOUD. But I like the Azenis better so far.
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thanks for the advice so far, and keep it comin.....

Jon- I have 17x7's on the car right now.
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225/40/17s would be the size I would get.
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toyo proxes 4 lasted a good while for me, the kuhmo mx is also very nice and cheap.super grip toyo ra-1, just my .02..
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i recently got some nankang ns1 and so far i like them there pretty cheap got a nice tread pattern the wear seems good so far

p.s. 225 45 17
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