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Could i go with a bigger tire?

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Old 07-18-12, 01:36 PM
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Time to replace tires, could i go with a bigger tire on my stock chrome 17's for better comfort, my gs400, thanks in advance. on my old gs400 i had stock chrome 16's and the difference was very noticeable.
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I'm assuming you're running the stock setup 235/45/17? I'm running 245/45/17 which gives it a slightly bigger sidewall and still stays in recommended specs.
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Originally Posted by CarreraS
I'm assuming you're running the stock setup 235/45/17? I'm running 245/45/17 which gives it a slightly bigger sidewall and still stays in recommended specs.
That"s exactly what i was thinking, thanks for the input.
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Also do you notice a ride difference then the 235/45/17 set up.
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Not a real big difference but that could be, because I'm lowered about an inch all around. I mainly went with the wider tire because I wanted the look. I also added a 25mm spacer on the back to bring the rear wheels out to the fenders.
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Im not lowered, but im running the 235/45/z17 goodyear eagle gt 1 high performance all seasons, brand new, very nice quiet tire.. 50k mile tread life...
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