need opinion on tires

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sil-eightyman
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hey guys ,,, just want some opinions on what size tires to use on my 17x7.5 enkei wheels ...they have a 32 offset... i believe ill be fine with z brakes..but just wonderin what size to use? staggered?..same all around?. thanks again ...oops its on a s13 fastback


SilviaS14KA24DE
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you probably want to go

(whatever width tire this is)/40/17

I.E. 225/40/17

Nismo_Freak
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225/40/17 is not offered

225/45/17 is a good overall tire, I'd suggest a Kumho MX

For a 7.5" rim I'd stick with a non-staggered tire setup

SilviaS14KA24DE
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hahah there you go. I was just guesstimating the sizes. thanks nismo!

sil-eightyman
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thanks guys...so a 225/45/17 should fit fine then... even with like a 2 inch drop?...i really appreciate it guys

SilviaS14KA24DE
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well, it should yeah haha

sil-eightyman
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yeah haha?

SilviaS14KA24DE
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yeah. haha lol

Nismo_Freak
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sil-eightyman wrote:thanks guys...so a 225/45/17 should fit fine then... even with like a 2 inch drop?...i really appreciate it guys
Yes.


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