Ordered 17X8 IROC wheels, need tire suggestion please
01-31-2006, 07:20 AM
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Ordered 17X8 IROC wheels, need tire suggestion please
I just ordered a set of 17X8 IROC replica wheels for my sons '91 RS. The tire salesman suggested 245X45X17.
Does this sound right. I was thinking someone else suggested a 245X50X17. the salesman said that might be too tall.
Suggestions or experience from anyone please?
Does this sound right. I was thinking someone else suggested a 245X50X17. the salesman said that might be too tall.
Suggestions or experience from anyone please?
01-31-2006, 09:31 AM
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I'm running 245/45/17 on my slp zr1 rims, they're just fine...
17 by 8 also.
17 by 8 also.
01-31-2006, 04:13 PM
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My iroc 255/50/16 rub a little at full turn. I think the 50 series tire would also be a bit tall. Plus, lower profile tires look good.
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I had 245/50/17 on my Iroc's at one point and I do remember that they rubed at full turn but not much. I now have 245/40/17 and it's perfect no rub at all. Go with 45 or 50 if it's stock height but if your thinking of lowering it 40 would be the best choice. 
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