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post Jul 23, 2009 - 8:09 AM
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I suppose I can use 215/45-17 tires with 8"-wheel but does anyone have pictures how tires will fit those wheels? I can't find 225/40 tires and 235/40 is too wide for me. And I have already 8" wheels so I don't want to buy new ones...
 
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post Jul 23, 2009 - 8:14 AM
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QUOTE (Temporary-Failure @ Jul 23, 2009 - 8:09 AM) *
I suppose I can use 215/45-17 tires with 8"-wheel but does anyone have pictures how tires will fit those wheels? I can't find 225/40 tires and 235/40 is too wide for me. And I have already 8" wheels so I don't want to buy new ones...

215/45 is gonna be a bit streched on a 8" wide wheel.
225/45 would fit/look better.


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post Jul 23, 2009 - 8:37 AM
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QUOTE (presure2 @ Jul 23, 2009 - 8:14 AM) *
215/45 is gonna be a bit streched on a 8" wide wheel.
225/45 would fit/look better.


Maybe, but 225/45 decreases acceleration smile.gif
post Jul 23, 2009 - 1:44 PM
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QUOTE (Temporary-Failure @ Jul 23, 2009 - 8:37 AM) *
QUOTE (presure2 @ Jul 23, 2009 - 8:14 AM) *
215/45 is gonna be a bit streched on a 8" wide wheel.
225/45 would fit/look better.


Maybe, but 225/45 decreases acceleration smile.gif

Um no? Technically it increases the rate of deceleration which will require slightly more output from the engine for the same effect but it also increases traction which is a good thing.
You'd be hard pressed to prove the slight decrease in MPG also.


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