 tire sizes, explain please |
 Dec 3, 2003 - 5:38 PM
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can someone explain to me what each part of a tire size is?
for example i found a good deal on some 17" rims that have tires included with the size of 215/45/17. i understand that the last number is the rim size they will fit but that is the extent of my knolwedge. one of my fiends just ordered rims for 300zx and the tires included have a really thick(high) sidewall. I don't want my tires to be almost as big as my rims. i understand the more lo profile the tire is the worse ride quality but i am willing to sacrifice that. so can you explain what each number means and recomend a good tire size in both 18" and 17" where my sidewalll wont' be to high. thanks cormudgen |
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Dec 3, 2003 - 6:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 31, '03 From GA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ok, i think i have it down now. i'm still a lil concerned with 215/45/17 tires not being low profile enough for me. anyone have pics on their car?
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Cormudgen tire sizes Dec 3, 2003 - 5:38 PM
LatinKraze For 17's the recommendation is 215/45/17. But ... Dec 3, 2003 - 6:12 PM PowellCelica K..... 17 is the diameter/rim size, you know that ... Dec 3, 2003 - 6:12 PM LatinKraze http://auto.howstuffworks.com/tire.htm
Use this, ... Dec 3, 2003 - 6:16 PM ghostdog QUOTE (Cormudgen @ Dec 3, 2003 - 6:17 PM) ok, i th... Dec 3, 2003 - 6:29 PM initialdrift55 is 225/45/17 bad? Dec 3, 2003 - 11:28 PM Cragspider I can tell you that if you get 45's on your ca... Dec 3, 2003 - 11:50 PM initialdrift55 so im better off 215/45/17's huh Dec 6, 2003 - 1:23 AM kuya1284 QUOTE (initialdrift55 @ Dec 5, 2003 - 11:23 PM) so... Dec 6, 2003 - 4:12 AM ScoobyDooCruiser the celicas can fit 215/45/17, 215/40/17's (I ... Dec 6, 2003 - 11:57 AM BenMMellor you alos need to retain a rolling radius or it wil... Dec 6, 2003 - 2:33 PM Andason QUOTE (BenMMellor @ Dec 6, 2003 - 12:33 PM) you al... Dec 6, 2003 - 2:46 PM LatinKraze What would be the stock GT and ST tires. Width, Ra... Dec 6, 2003 - 2:50 PM Andason gt is 205/55/15 Dec 6, 2003 - 2:56 PM LatinKraze Thanx bro Dec 6, 2003 - 4:10 PM
BenMMellor QUOTE (Andason @ Dec 6, 2003 - 12:46 PM) QUOTE (Be... Dec 6, 2003 - 5:33 PM |
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