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Re: 215/45? That's teeny-tiny...
Posted by John N (more from John N) on Thu, 14 Apr 2005 16:45:25
In Reply to: 215/45? That's teeny-tiny..., JEM, Thu, 14 Apr 2005 12:06:21
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Well I have a 91 9kt also with the 17in but went with 235 45 kumho with no rubbing issues. Poly bushs installed F&R. The ride and handling were improved over the 16 in proxy tires. The ability to spin the tires was much less with the increased tire patch. BUT I would watch the weight of the wheels and tires because I do notice decreased mpg If I accererate at the same rate as with the 16in. My 17 in wheels weight the same as 16" but did weight the tire and wheel combined. IMHO you need a lower overall weight on a larger wheel combo due to moving the center of gravity away from the hub to keep the same rotating mass which is the important variable.
Good luck
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