Tire size on 17x7?
Nov 11, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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Tire size on 17x7?
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for 02 lancer ES, would i run into rubbing issue if i go with 215/45/17 ?
also any other issue aside brakes will be less effective due to the over 3% size issue?
rims are 17x7, lowered on Eibach Pro kit.
thanks!
Here are some ideal tire widths (D=rim diameter, as that doesn't matter in tire width):
Dx6 = 195-205
Dx7 = 205-215
Dx7.5 = 215-235
Dx8 = 225-255
...Also, so people don't have to go to the calculator and figure it out for themselves, here's a list of ideal tire sizes (in order from most accurate to least accurate) with the most recommended sizes in bold type:
...For the OZ and LS:
17" rim: 205/45/17 , 215/45/17, 215/40/17, 225/40/17
...For the ES:
17" rim: 205/40/17 , 225/35/17, 215/40/17
The ES can use any of the recommended sizes for the OZ/LS just fine, but the odometer and speedometer will be a little less accurate (will read about 3% slower).
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Dx6 = 195-205
Dx7 = 205-215
Dx7.5 = 215-235
Dx8 = 225-255
...Also, so people don't have to go to the calculator and figure it out for themselves, here's a list of ideal tire sizes (in order from most accurate to least accurate) with the most recommended sizes in bold type:
...For the OZ and LS:
17" rim: 205/45/17 , 215/45/17, 215/40/17, 225/40/17
...For the ES:
17" rim: 205/40/17 , 225/35/17, 215/40/17
The ES can use any of the recommended sizes for the OZ/LS just fine, but the odometer and speedometer will be a little less accurate (will read about 3% slower).
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for 02 lancer ES, would i run into rubbing issue if i go with 215/45/17 ?
also any other issue aside brakes will be less effective due to the over 3% size issue?
rims are 17x7, lowered on Eibach Pro kit.
thanks!
Nov 30, 2010 | 12:25 AM
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You should have no issues with a 215. I'm currently on a 205/45/17 and have plenty of clearence all around. Though i'm not sure why you would want a 215 over a 205.
Braking, err, well the "effect" that the brakes are less effective depends on the wheels. Heavier wheels will have more rotating mass thus creating more intertia that your lancer will have to slow down.
Braking, err, well the "effect" that the brakes are less effective depends on the wheels. Heavier wheels will have more rotating mass thus creating more intertia that your lancer will have to slow down.
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