Widest 17" tires for rear
11-08-01, 06:21 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by TMitchell
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Originally posted by GS400_PUSHER
I just ordered some 255/45/17s for my GS400 from Tire rack
Did you mean 255/40/17? nope I ordered 255/45/17 I know that for sure.
I just ordered some 255/45/17s for my GS400 from Tire rack
Did you mean 255/40/17? nope I ordered 255/45/17 I know that for sure.
11-08-01, 08:51 AM
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TMitchell I didn't know that. How is that? I had 235/45/17... I only went 20mm wider. Let me know the LAWS of tire measurement........hehehe.
I'm for real thou let me know what you mean.
Thanks,
I'm for real thou let me know what you mean.
Thanks,
11-08-01, 10:55 AM
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http://www.secret-secret.com/turbo/D...turbotire.html
You can use the above site to put in different tire sizes and compare them to your stock tires. 265/40/17 is the same dia. as
235/45/17 and 255/40/17 is .300 shorter than 235/45/17. I am sure there are experts on this forum that can tell you if running 235/45/17 front and 255/45/17 ( .700 taller) rear, will adversely affect your ABS and/or VSC system.
You can use the above site to put in different tire sizes and compare them to your stock tires. 265/40/17 is the same dia. as
235/45/17 and 255/40/17 is .300 shorter than 235/45/17. I am sure there are experts on this forum that can tell you if running 235/45/17 front and 255/45/17 ( .700 taller) rear, will adversely affect your ABS and/or VSC system.
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Tmitchell thanks for the Link & Info I checked it out and it doen't look like you can tell with the human I but the vsc thing is something different. I hope it doesn't hurt my driving ability.
11-12-01, 05:31 PM
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Originally posted by GS400_PUSHER
Tmitchell thanks for the Link & Info I checked it out and it doen't look like you can tell with the human I but the vsc thing is something different. I hope it doesn't hurt my driving ability.
Tmitchell thanks for the Link & Info I checked it out and it doen't look like you can tell with the human I but the vsc thing is something different. I hope it doesn't hurt my driving ability.
11-12-01, 09:09 PM
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Originally posted by Dexter
I tried PMing you dude - but looks like you are not accpeting or something. Anyway, you got those new meats mounted yet? post some pics!
I tried PMing you dude - but looks like you are not accpeting or something. Anyway, you got those new meats mounted yet? post some pics!
01-26-02, 07:48 PM
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Re: 255/40/17 Tires
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I have a pair of Bridgestone Potenza 255/40/17 tires for sale, 100% tread, $275 for 2 tires.
I have a pair of Bridgestone Potenza 255/40/17 tires for sale, 100% tread, $275 for 2 tires.
02-21-02, 01:22 PM
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Originally posted by HDDuece
Just want to bring this back to the top
Just want to bring this back to the top
02-22-02, 10:54 PM
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Originally posted by TXSTYLE
...A 255 WILL NOT work up front! It is too large and any of the fellow mems. will atest to this. I have ran 245/40/18 (which I sold) and now I'm back to 245/40/17 with stock wheels while I wait for my 19's to get here. And let me tell you in both 245's I ran above, you could barely squeeze a Quarter between the tire and the suspension components on the GS!!! :eek: So although a 245 is THE MAX you can put up front, ...
...A 255 WILL NOT work up front! It is too large and any of the fellow mems. will atest to this. I have ran 245/40/18 (which I sold) and now I'm back to 245/40/17 with stock wheels while I wait for my 19's to get here. And let me tell you in both 245's I ran above, you could barely squeeze a Quarter between the tire and the suspension components on the GS!!! :eek: So although a 245 is THE MAX you can put up front, ...
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The 245/40/17s will be approx. .600 shorter: the 245/45/17s will be approx. .350 taller than the stock 235/45/17" tires. The 245/45/17s would be the most logical choice between the two.
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Originally posted by TMitchell
The 245/40/17s will be approx. .600 shorter: the 245/45/17s will be approx. .350 taller than the stock 235/45/17" tires. The 245/45/17s would be the most logical choice between the two.
The 245/40/17s will be approx. .600 shorter: the 245/45/17s will be approx. .350 taller than the stock 235/45/17" tires. The 245/45/17s would be the most logical choice between the two.
And of course Toyo Proxes T1-S or Nitto NT555 if you're on a budget!
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TX I'm a bit puzzled by your response.
Your latest reply seems to indicate that you prefer 245/45/17, yet you yourself said you use 245/40/17. One can only infer that you are unhappy with the 245/40's you chose. Can I ask why?
Your latest reply seems to indicate that you prefer 245/45/17, yet you yourself said you use 245/40/17. One can only infer that you are unhappy with the 245/40's you chose. Can I ask why?
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Originally posted by chowder
TX I'm a bit puzzled by your response.
Your latest reply seems to indicate that you prefer 245/45/17, yet you yourself said you use 245/40/17. One can only infer that you are unhappy with the 245/40's you chose. Can I ask why?
TX I'm a bit puzzled by your response.
Your latest reply seems to indicate that you prefer 245/45/17, yet you yourself said you use 245/40/17. One can only infer that you are unhappy with the 245/40's you chose. Can I ask why?
At any rate go with 245/45/17. They will fill in the wheel well better and give a little more cushion! 