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01-23-2006, 02:17 PM

One Crazy Max

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people with 17's and a drop

for all those people who have 17" rims and at least a 2" drop what profile tire are you guys using. right now i have 2002 GLE rims with a 55 profile, and i want to know if i should get a 45 or a 50 and how it would look. thanks, oh and please post pics.

01-23-2006, 02:34 PM

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i searched in the tires and wheels section and couldnt find anything. cant someone please help me out with some pictures.....thanks.

01-23-2006, 02:38 PM

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I am running 55 series on a Tokico Drop. I wouldnt go to a lower profile if you want to keep the wheel gap down.

This is the best pic I have handy.

01-23-2006, 02:44 PM

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Dubbya: i used to have that screen-name.. maybe it was mdubya i think..
Neways:Question Dubbya, Do you like the ride of that Setup? did you get the complete package off ebay with the tokico illumina adj shocks too..?
I purchased the set and some control arm bushings and strut plates to do the job right but its been in my room for 6months now.. still putting it off till i get everything together i guess..
did you replace your strut plates and bushings too?
did you have toe in or out bad?

01-23-2006, 02:50 PM

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well this is how it sits as of right now. im not sure if i should keep the current tires, or go with a different profile as in 50 or 45. suggestions please.....oh and i also put my amber oem corners back in, and i think that the rims actually look pretty on my color.

01-23-2006, 02:55 PM

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I bought the entire kit from Custom Enterprise back in the day. Tokico Springs and Illumina Struts. I really like the set up. The ride is nice a stable now. I didnt replace the strut bearings or plates, but I would have if I thought about it. My alignment is pretty much dead on. I reaplaced my LCA bushings about a year or so after the Tokico Install with poly ones.

01-23-2006, 02:56 PM

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It looks really good just like that. I would keep the 55's.

01-23-2006, 02:59 PM

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I run 17x8 w/ 245-45/17 and Tein S. tech.

01-23-2006, 02:59 PM

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It looks really good just like that. I would keep the 55's.

thanks....although that is a good answer to my question.....does anyone else have another opinion.

01-23-2006, 04:17 PM

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I run 17x8 w/ 245-45/17 and Tein S. tech.

that looks hot steve .. time for some basics though

01-23-2006, 04:26 PM

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i ran 235/45/17 when i had my car like that, and i liked it exept for the crap agx's

01-23-2006, 04:26 PM

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225/50/17 on stechs

01-23-2006, 04:29 PM

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Dubbya is that your maxima? is yes you get that hood from where??

01-23-2006, 05:30 PM

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235/45 here on ksports.

01-23-2006, 06:17 PM

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215/45.....i know i should have 235/45....but they came with the wheels and were like new....235 will have a larger profile

01-23-2006, 08:03 PM

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215 45 17....

nice and smooth

01-24-2006, 07:05 AM

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Dubbya is that your maxima? is yes you get that hood from where??

Yup its mine. The hood is from CarbonEFX.

01-24-2006, 07:17 AM

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I run 17x8 w/ 245-45/17 and Tein S. tech.

i like that. where'd you get those wheels and how much?
how do you like those tires?

01-24-2006, 07:45 AM

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check black maxima he is tuckin 17's and it looks awsome

01-24-2006, 07:54 AM

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yeah i was wonderin when he'd come in here with that low rider.

01-24-2006, 10:29 AM

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Ziex 512 235/45-17 on 17x8 Momo Sports & CMS springs with Koni Yellows:

01-24-2006, 10:39 AM

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225/50/17 front, 235/50/17 rear with H&R/Illumina's. Thinking 225/45/17's around when I re-tire (pun)...

01-24-2006, 11:03 AM

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here is a pic not sure of the tire size maybe he will show up

01-24-2006, 11:07 AM

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i like that. where'd you get those wheels and how much?
how do you like those tires?

We sell both.

I love the Proxes 4, its a great all season performance tire.

01-24-2006, 12:38 PM

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Already people calling my name, I love it!

I have 17" x 7" wheels with a 215/50 tire. I think it's 50.

Nice picture Keith, who took that?

01-24-2006, 12:44 PM

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I run Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 Size: 225/50YR17 in front

Kumho ECSTA Size: Size: 225/50WR17 in rear.

I purchased the Goodyear with hopes of getting 2 more for the rear but they are only good when Heated to Temp...they are also Roundy on the edges which looks stupid IMO.

Ill be getting new Kuhmo's next summer, they have a square flat tire wall and look alot better...