oztek corsa
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what tyres can i run with 17s?
i want to use 215/40/17 instead of the usual 205/40/17
my car has been lowered by 60mm and had the arch lips cut off and the plastic arches bonded on.will i have any problems?
corsa 'B'
[Edited on 13-04-2004 by oztek corsa]
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Mistamist
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possibly on spring compression (goin over a bump) as they are wider the side walls may rub on the side of the arch, just a bit highter than the top of the arch bolts (where it comes in sligghtly)
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oztek corsa
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anyone else?
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oztek corsa
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any more help???
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tobyD
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mate, just go for the 205/40's:
1) reduces the chances of scraping, even tho uve had arches sorted out. 60mm drop + 17's means that every mm counts. 215/40's wont do u any favours, coz u'll hear a little scuff and say, why didnt i get the 205's.
2) when it comes to replacing tyres, 205's are cheaper and readily available. and coz every1 is buying 17'' alloy packages with 205/40 tyres, the prices keep falling. u'll find that in some places, 205/40's are same price as 195/45/16!!
its up to u mate but I wudnt risk a 215/40, and lets face it, with the car that low and the rims that big, people wont be fussed about whether uve got 215's or 205's!!
Toby
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the_legend_of_yrag
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What about on 18's?? 215/40 Instead of 225/40??
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AdiSRI
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on 8's u use 215/35, 225 is too wide again, as said u want the thinnest tyre u can get.
i cant see y u wud want 215/40 anyhow wheres the benefit over 205/40?
if u want wide looking tyres get uniroyal rainsports.
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oztek corsa
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ok thanks for the help mate,i think ill stick with 205s!i just wanted them to lok a little more chunky!but 205s will be plenty i think!
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