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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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235/40/17 on a 17x7.5?
Can you do that? is it wise to do that?
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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i think the rim width is too small for 235? 40 on 17"?
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You can do it, but it's not ideal. 225/45 is the right size.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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ok.. sounds good thanks
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 06:17 AM
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minimum wheel width for a 235/40-17 is 8.0"
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 08:10 AM
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Thanks Luke for the clarification!
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So I guess the max tire size for a 17x7.5 would be the 225/45/17 huh?
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arent the 2003 evos advans 235 45 17's on 17x7.5 enkei's?
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 11:26 PM
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17x8s.
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