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Old 01-27-03, 04:40 PM
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Default Need new tires for 17" Chrome???
My car came with 17' chrome wheels and the "summer" tires from the factory. I have 16" alloy with Blizzak winter tires on now. I was looking to improve the ride by not getting a low profile tire for the 17" wheels. Can I get a tire that is a little taller and wider?
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You can pretty much go up to 245/45/17. There is only so much you can do without making the car feel "sloppy" and without impacting the speedo/odo.
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What size are the summer tires I have now?

235/35/17 or 245/35/17
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Default Current should be
16" 225/55/16 and I think 205/60/16 on the GS3
17" 235/45/17
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Thanks, I think I'll give Tire Rack a call
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