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Old 10-12-10, 10:12 PM
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hi i was wondering if tires size 245/45/17 falken azenis fit a 01 is300 stock rim thanks
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Originally Posted by IrunRICH
hi i was wondering if tires size 245/45/17 falken azenis fit a 01 is300 stock rim thanks
yes they will fit, just have a little taller sidewall than the stock 215/45/17, but as long as the car is stock height then I do not see any clearance issues.
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The overall diameter will grow about an inch throwing the speedometer off just a bit. That size may be on the large side for that wheel width, 17x7 correct?
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thanks for the quick reply. =]
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yea i think its 17x7 im running stock height also. thanks for the quick reply guys
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Originally Posted by 3Rotor
The overall diameter will grow about an inch throwing the speedometer off just a bit. That size may be on the large side for that wheel width, 17x7 correct?
yea haha where was i at. the tires are going to be too wide for the stock wheels.
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245/35/17 will probably work, but then you are talking about an oddball size tire and out the a** in price.
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oooh ic well maybe i should just stick to the 215/45/17 so i dont run into any probs. later on =] you guys are helpful thanks again!!
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here guys

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html


stock = 215/45-17
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yea i would just stick with stock, much easier plus there really isn't any reason to put on bigger tires or mess up your spedo calibration unless you are going with different wheels.
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