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Old 02-21-2006, 09:05 AM
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Default 17' rims with 215/50/17?

hi...have a simple question. i got a enkei plus5 rims. the offset is 40mm . but i mount its with 214/45/17 tires....but i think the ride is rough...so is 215/50/17 possible for 17 inch?thx
Old 02-21-2006, 09:21 AM
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215/50/17 should fit... but i dont think the extra 5 will make a huge difference
Old 02-21-2006, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by janiVI
215/50/17 should fit... but i dont think the extra 5 will make a huge difference
yes...but this size is cheaper in tirerack....more selection and protection
Old 02-21-2006, 05:51 PM
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your over thinking. Not only will your ride not improve, your speedo will be off and it will look ridiculous
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instead the speedo being 1.5% too fast... he'll be 2% too slow.

Theres no perfect size 17 coming from stock 195/65/15.

215/50/17 is the recommend width for the V6 and shouldnt be a problem on his i4.

he can 225/45/17... but that is a wider size and may cause (more) rubbing.
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Originally Posted by Macleod
your over thinking. Not only will your ride not improve, your speedo will be off and it will look ridiculous
how it looks ridiculous?
Old 02-22-2006, 03:28 PM
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What's your suspension set-up that would allow you to run that tall of a tire? I'm on Neuspeed sports with Koni's and I'll be lucky not to rub with 215/45's
Old 02-27-2006, 06:26 PM
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195/65/15
205/55/16
215/45/17
225/35/18
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im gonna be running 215/35/18

but 225/35/18 is the correct size diameter wise for fifhtgen accords

better fast than slow IMO



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