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Old 11-19-2002, 07:54 PM
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Default 235/35/17 tire on 17x7.5 rims

any comments on fitment?

the rim has a +45mm offset, car is lower 1.5"

215/40/17 fits no problems no rubbing




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Old 11-19-2002, 08:54 PM
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There's a few people that have run 235/40/17's. I'm not sure about the 35's though.
Old 11-19-2002, 09:00 PM
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a 235/40/17 would be better, but it is a little bit bigger.

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Old 11-19-2002, 11:06 PM
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I would go 215 ... it's nice and straight looking.
Old 11-20-2002, 10:22 AM
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its not about looks, its about grip.


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Old 11-20-2002, 08:12 PM
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Originally posted by THATPRELUDEGUY
There's a few people that have run 235/40/17's. I'm not sure about the 35's though.
what gen have they put those tires on? and what kind of other things did they have done to their car?


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Old 11-20-2002, 09:44 PM
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here is a good side shot that shows my clearance front/rear





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Old 11-21-2002, 09:35 PM
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Those tires look chunky... what tires are those?
For your car, reccomended is 215/40/17
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Old 11-21-2002, 09:43 PM
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Originally posted by MaxBoosT
Those tires look chunky... what tires are those?
For your car, reccomended is 215/40/17
the tires are Kumho Escta Supra 712's

and yes i know the recommended is 215/40/17, but that wasnt my question now was it?


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do they even make a 235/35-17?



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