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[Jaygza01]

hey im looking at purchasing some used tires sized at 225/45/17 ....i've got the 17x7 wheels already and im working with an eibach prokit, and kyb agx adjustable springs and shocks. I was looking at 215.45.17 but found the 225 for cheap. Any idea if these will work for me? the difference between the 2 is the 225 are bigger height wise right? let me know before i drop the cash...thanks:smt006

[shovelman]

225 are bigger width wise

[WhiteGalant]

the second number on the tire, in this case 45 is the percentage of the width 225, the change in height and width is so minimal between 215 and 225, that you shouldnt have to worry about it as long as the offset on your wheel is correct, I myself just ordered 17x7's with a 225 45 17 tire. I plan on dropping the car this summer and even then it will be fine.

[DOHCstunr]

i think you'd be better off with a 215 on a 7" wheel.

you could run a 225 if it was 7.5.

[AMAZ1N]

I would go with the 225. More grip and stability. I currently have 18's with 215's and the rim lip is visible on the inner part of tire. It's too small. My next tire will be Falken FK-452's 225/35/18.

[RedGalant2k1]

I'd concur with DOHC. Though on a 7" wheel a 225 will fit plenty fine, and is a common application by companies like Mercedes, Audi, and Jaguar.

[RAZ_76]

I have 225/45/17 tire on a 17x6.5 wheel. No issues and it looks great in my opinion.

[kolio]

i was debating on switching form 215/45/17 to 225/45/17 still don't know what i'm going to do

[hk20000]

I have 17x7 I'm doing 215/45/17 from Hankook RS-2.....

fits fine seems to be perfectly squared fit. I wouldn't want 225 though it'll look bulging....besides, the steering feel is numbed if your tires are too wide for the mass of the car.

[RAZ_76]

My steering wheel doesn't feel numbed as you put it, my tires bulge out a little but not much and besides I like that. All depends on taste too I guess.

[WhiteGalant]

Ray what wheels are you running

[RAZ_76]

2003 Eclipse GTS Stock wheels.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/RAZ_76/PAINED%203G%20WHEELS%20BLACK/99GALANT010.jpg

[4-G-rim]

I am running 225/45/17 on my 7g right now, but I am running 17x8 wheels with a 35+ offset.

I getting ready for new tires soon..and thinking of going with 235/40/17's.

[Jeffylou87]

I'm the same with RAZ.. I concur with him..

[Jaygza01]

so after reading all posts im mixed with different opinions, the wheels are 17x7 with an offset of (40mm) the tires are kuhmo ecsta ......should I take a stab at these tires or keep looking? 225/45/17 ....my car is dropped but not too low...i just dont want rubbing issues.....i had 205/40/17's on my last wheels and had such a gap between the tires and fenders, and had room to play with when turning......its a 1995 galant......

[romtrt]

Im running on 17x7 offset +40 front tires are 215/45 and rear 225/45. Front doesn't rub at all but the rear rub a bit at inclines only and when cornering with people at the back. My springs are H&R 1.5" drop.

[Jaygza01]

I ended up buying 225/45/17 Nankang Sp-1 Tires Brand new from discounttiredirect on ebay and ended up paying 108.99 for all 4 ! what a freakin deal ! running kyb agx and eibach pro kit, drag dr-08 17x7 rims with 40+ offset....hopefully when i throw them on in a week or so i will have no fittment problems or rubbing issues ! :smt038

[DOHCstunr]

great deal... but shit tires.

I don't even have to ask you if you do anything with your car other than drive it lightly around town.

If you tried to compete with those tires you'd be pushing the front end in every turn.


anyways, hope everything works out.

[IVORY_G]

great Deal... But Shit Tires.

I Don't Even Have To Ask You If You Do Anything With Your Car Other Than Drive It Lightly Around Town.

If You Tried To Compete With Those Tires You'd Be Pushing The Front End In Every Turn.


Anyways, Hope Everything Works Out.

:lol:

[Jaygza01]

well i'll be putting the wheels on hopefully next week, i just got back from cape cod so im strapped for cash. As for the tires being shit, ya i figured but i mean cmon how can you go wrong wtih 4 brand new tires shipped for $108.00 ... im not tryin to race or anything i just want to get the wheels on the car and all i do is go to work and just around town and drive a little crazy but nothing like cornering at 70 ...just hope it all works out and they fit, and if they dont ill just resell and buy nittos like i wanted.....if and when i mount them pics will be posted ! thanks

[quicksilver22]

why don't you just be patient, save money, and buy right and do it right the first time.

those tires are going to fold on you in a heart beat when you start to "drive a little crazy"

[Jaygza01]

chris, what do you mean fold on me? with my previous 17" rims i had before these i had ventrus tires on it(cheap Pepboy tires) and never had any problems......i admit i do drive a little crazy but nothing too bad.....ive had this car in my garage for over 3 years without rims and just am desperate to get rims on it since it looks beat without them......and im tight for cash so i took a good deal when i saw it....im hoping more about fittment then any type of bad wear, i heard 225 will fit from guys on thegalant site yet discounttiredirect told me they wont fit, so im taking a chance and hope it works ! thanks for the input