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EclipseRS205
post Jul 5 2008, 10:45 AM
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So Im ordering 17'' rims for my car but was wondering on what size tire to get. I was looking at 215/50 R17. Just wondering if this would be a decent size or if i should go bigger or smaller. Thanks
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post Jul 5 2008, 11:30 AM
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I have 235....

225-245 tend to be the norm in this website i find....
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post Jul 5 2008, 11:37 AM
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17 or 18's. Either way they'll still look small on the RS without a drop.
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post Jul 5 2008, 01:18 PM
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He wants a tire size....
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post Jul 5 2008, 01:32 PM
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i got with a 225/50 on a 17 with a inch or so drop.
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post Jul 5 2008, 02:20 PM
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I went with 205/50ZR17 and love em'!
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post Jul 5 2008, 02:42 PM
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your going to hate them with your turbo.
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post Jul 5 2008, 03:00 PM
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wider = better...... other than they are out of control on **** roads and they usually lug the car down a bit....

I wouldn't trade my 235's for anything....
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post Jul 5 2008, 05:24 PM
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QUOTE(EMC 3000gt @ Jul 5 2008, 03:42 PM)
your going to hate them with your turbo.
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yea i know I will probably replace them when I get the turbo on but for an N/A car they are amazing lol
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post Jul 6 2008, 10:25 AM
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I have 215/50ZR17 directionals, and really like them.
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post Jul 7 2008, 12:04 AM
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I run my eclipses on 225/40/17 or 225/45/17
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