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Tire 225/55/17

Old 12-08-09 | 07:28 AM
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I just brought a set of Michelin 225/55/17 all season tire let's see what will happen thank thanks everyone for ur input...
Old 12-08-09 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by rominl
given you are already on 50 series tires, going to 55 i am not sure how much more beneficial it's going to be
exactly. a 50 series tire is plenty thick enough for any normal driving.

good luck with the 55
Old 01-01-10 | 03:59 PM
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Hieu,

How did it go wih 225/55/17? I was thinking about going to 245/50/17 and was wondering how yours went?
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Originally Posted by phillip830
Hieu,

How did it go wih 225/55/17? I was thinking about going to 245/50/17 and was wondering how yours went?
+1. any update?
Old 01-01-10 | 08:20 PM
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I dont think it would rub with 17s. Would it?
Old 01-02-10 | 09:43 AM
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Hi guys I got the tire's but I haven't install it yet.. As of rite now I have 235/50/17 and it look like it have alot of space for 245/50/17..
Old 02-11-10 | 11:56 AM
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Hey everyone sorry for the long result waiting well I got the tire install and there's no rubbing still ride the same no different... But if I ever change my tire again I would just stick with the original size why I don't know.. It make no different just stay with all season tire.
Well have a nice day everyone
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Originally Posted by hieu
Hi guys I got the tire's but I haven't install it yet.. As of rite now I have 235/50/17 and it look like it have alot of space for 245/50/17..
stock size is 225/50/17. now your saying you have room for a 245/50/17. didnt you buy 225/55/17?
Old 02-13-10 | 08:13 AM
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I had 235/45/17 after my stock now I went back to 225/55/17... Phillip wanted 245/50/17 and I said there could be alot of room for that..
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