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Apr 14, 2013 | 04:54 PM

The Punisher

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Tire size help

I am ordering some torque thrust wheels. 17x8. How will 245/45/17 tires look. I don't want the tire sidewall to look small on the wheel

Apr 14, 2013 | 06:55 PM

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on a different thread I saw 245 45 17's and it looked perfect he had originally had 255's and it was to much rubber.

Apr 14, 2013 | 08:20 PM

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I am ordering some torque thrust wheels. 17x8. How will 245/45/17 tires look. I don't want the tire sidewall to look small on the wheel

Then go with 245/50-17s. The sidewall will be taller and they will be closer to the original factory tire height of 27". There are cars on this forum running 255/50-17s all the way around and they are the same overall height as the OEM tire. You could also go with 245s in the front and 255s in the rear if you think tire clearence will be an issue. There are lots of options.

Apr 14, 2013 | 08:28 PM

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I think I will go with the 245/50/17. Thanks guys

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