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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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235/45/17

Hey guys seems like a question that may have been asked many times before and I apologize because I havent found an answer yet, but im lowered on eibachs and illuminas and currently ride on 225/45/17 eagle GSD3's but they are worn out and im look to get 235/45/17 Sumitomos HTR ZIII's was wondering if

A) will the this rub because of my lowered car and im goin to 235 on a stock rim and

B) anybody have an experience with this tire, I hear great reviews but am wondering if anybody has some first hand experience, thanks.
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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I used the HTRZ II and they sucked.

235/45/17 should fit fine. I know another 5 gen friend with eibachs and 235. they did okay.
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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a little too wide for the stock 17, but you will not rub.
Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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i ran 235 45 17 falken 512s on my maxs stock wheels with a s-tech drop and they fit and looked perfect.
Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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Sitting on 235/45-17s with Eibachs, no rubbing with stock wheels and 15mm spacers in the rear.
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Just installed Pilot Sport A/S 235/45/17 on stock rims on Maxspeed springs and no rubbing nor any issues.
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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Thanks guys, got the tires, getting it put on this weekend, these tires are getting some crazy reviews, i'll post a review later on next week.
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