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Old 03-31-08, 02:01 AM   #45 (permalink)
97_RLer
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Car 1: 97 RL Premium w/ NAVI



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Originally Posted by 3.5RL View Post
I guess I'll go with 225/50/17 they're about -1.1 difference. It's still in 1% difference range, I assume there shouldn't be any problems right? I try to go with 97 RLer recommended tire size 215/55/17, but wheelmax.com doesn't carry them. LOL 235/50/17 is way too much money.
Didn't I tell you the following website?

Tires for PASSENGER CARs very cheap, bargains, have a look and save

235/50/17 tire starts from $80.50. But I would recommend Hankook Ventus V4 es H105 235/50 R17 96W at $92.50 per tire.

Basically, any tire which has the diameter and width less than OEM is working on the car but you will have some issues. The odometer reading will be differ and the transmission gear ratio will be negatively affected. I prefer the overall diameter of the tire somewhat (within 1%) bigger than OEM with bigger rims (19 or 20 inch) for looks.
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