what size tires do i need

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bobbyhill
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i just bought new rims and don't know what size tires i need.the rims are 17x8+5 and 17x9+5.i got a stock body s13 with tein ha coilovers.if yall had any ideas or pic please post.


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I run a 225/45 up front and a 245/40 out back. I am not to aggressive on my drop and do not run crazy camber. Still have about 1.5" fender gap and 1* neg up front though. No rubbing anywhere, and still have my fender liners intact.

Considering the offsets though, I will throw out a 215/45 front and a 235/40 rear. That will be a slight stretch and should allow you to get away with simply rolling the lips.

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gumby74 wrote:Considering the offsets though, I will throw out a 215/45 front and a 235/40 rear. That will be a slight stretch and should allow you to get away with simply rolling the lips.


225/45's up front and 245's aren't gonna cut it unless you pull your fenders like crazy

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bobbyhill
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bump

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kornaz
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What offset are the wheels?

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215/45/17 front235/40/17 rear

With a +5 offset on both youre still going to need an aggressive roll and some camber. But, they will look great..those are good sizes.

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bobbyhill
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kornaz wrote:What offset are the wheels?
17x8+5 and 17x9+5

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kornaz
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Then what V said:
adrians_s13 wrote:

225/45's up front and 245's aren't gonna cut it unless you pull your fenders like crazy
If you're fine with some stretch, I'd suggest 215's up front and 235 in rear. Sh1t man, i had 215 on a 9" wheel.


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