dansmax2003

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Are the Toyo Proxes 4 any wider than other tires in the same tire size? IN other words, do they have a wider footprint compared to same size tires?

I am planning to put them on my Z wheels (17 x 8 x 30mm) and i am looking at 245/45/17 for the rear axle.

I am afraid that IF the Proxes 4 are too wide/oversized they will be rubbing the fender when 245 is used. What do you think? Are they pretty standard or not?

Thanks!

Jeff92se

iTrader: (82)

You will have to go to the manufacture's webpage and actually compare their tire data vs "other" tires of the same tire.

Cliff Clavin

iTrader: (11)

I thought the size of the tire was the width?

(225, 235, 245, etc)

I think if anything, a difference won't be substantial. I am sure they have laws and/or regulations concerning these things. Otherwise, the sizes wouldn't be universal.

Jeff92se

iTrader: (82)

Yes that is correct. But a 245 from Toyo might actually be a diff width than a 245 from Michelin. Plus some have rim protectors that put a few mm onto the width also.
If he's running the ragged edge, he might need to know this data. I know when I ran some of my various tires and wheels, some came pretty close to rubbing the rear strut.

I put the 245s and the 8.5" track editions on the rear. Check out the clearance! Or more accurately, the lack of. It still would have worked though.

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Doc

I do think the Proxes have a slightly wider print than others of the same size. I have 235/40/18's on my Murano rims, and they are pretty wide, but do not rub at all. Also, they do have a rim protector.