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Rims and Tire size

Old May 30, 2003 | 04:52 AM
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Rims and Tire size

Hey guys,
I want to do 17 x 7 rims. Tire rack says to go with 235 / 45 17 , but another site i went to say 215 /50 17. I need your guys help, I dont want there to be a HUGH gap. What size do other maxima owner's have on their 17's? and do you have pix? SLSO, does it effect your speedometer at all?

thanks!!!
Old May 30, 2003 | 05:26 AM
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You need 17x7.5 or 17x8. 17x7 is too narrow, it goes on a Civic.
Old May 30, 2003 | 06:45 AM
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You can mount 235-45s on the 17x7s if you want...Not an issue...


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Old May 30, 2003 | 08:07 AM
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if you want a 17x7 rim


get a 225/45/17 tire
Old May 30, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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Originally posted by redmaxpa007
if you want a 17x7 rim


get a 225/45/17 tire
Will this keep my speedo correct? thats anything thing im worried about? Also, i dont want a hugh gap, i will not be lowering my car? any suggestions?
thanks
Old May 30, 2003 | 10:06 AM
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Tire size Calculator

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

This is an excellent site. Punch in your current tires, and the size you want to put on... It will give your spedo read-out.

I had 205/65-15, now 215/55-16, and my speedo reads 0.6% over... nothing to worry about... when i go ot 225/55/16 it will be 0.7% under i think... still no worry. check it out, great tool!

dave
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