Re: [SPOC] Thoughts on Tires

[Dan McGoldrick]

All tires seem to be slightly different. I have no probs with rubbing with my 215/40-17s. You might start to run into a prob with the 45 series tires although I have nothignt o base this on except for a guess...   - Dan McG ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 7:58 AM Subject: Re: [SPOC] Thoughts on Tires In a message dated 3/27/02 12:45:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Depends on what kind of rims. I have 17" TSW Spirits and i bent all 4 of them with 205/40 nitto 450s on them. Hit a bump on the way to Ocean City. I had only had the rims for 3 weeks. Man I was pissed. I have 215/40 Yokohama Paradas on there now and have had no problem. I have heard complaints from people about TSWs bending very easily though. I know people that have gotten rid of them for that specific reason. the 45 series will offer more rim protection though. - Dan McG - 1999 SL2 Dark Blue ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 11:54 PM Subject: Re: [SPOC] Thoughts on Tires I was thinking about 205/45 17's  would my sidewalls be too thin and risk damage to the rim?  otherwise i'd get 205/50 16's.  both would have the same diameter as the OEM 195/60 15's so speedo and odo arent an issue Hey ill be getting 17s soon and i lower the car about 2 inches with the Intrax springs. I was wondering will there be a problem with 215 compared to 205 width tires on the 17s? Or how about 45 profile instead of the 40 profile? id like wider because its better, and i also want more cushion/rim protection with the higher profile. which is my best bet w/o running into any problems? Im assuming the rims will be 4x7 17" can i go both width and profile upgrade?, one or the other?, or neither, when its lowered. I currently have 16" rims (which are for sale) --Joe