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gurp99 Jun 18, 2009 07:49 AM

Hello, Just found out that one of my back tires needs to be replaced because there is a nail in it and it is too close the edge. The tire size is 225/50/17 for the front and back, but i wanted the back to be bigger, would 235/50/17 fit on the back two tires good? would that cause any problems with the stock alloy rims?

:huh: Thank you

thefonehomedave Jun 18, 2009 08:51 AM


Originally Posted by gurp99' post='915730' date='Jun 18 2009, 11:49 AM
Hello, Just found out that one of my back tires needs to be replaced because there is a nail in it and it is too close the edge. The tire size is 225/50/17 for the front and back, but i wanted the back to be bigger, would 235/50/17 fit on the back two tires good? would that cause any problems with the stock alloy rims?

:huh: Thank you

wont hurt mate, if you go for 235/35/17's profile will be lower so they'l look better. same on front when they are ready... happy days.

CWS530 Jun 18, 2009 08:57 AM


Originally Posted by gurp99' post='915730' date='Jun 18 2009, 10:49 AM
Hello, Just found out that one of my back tires needs to be replaced because there is a nail in it and it is too close the edge. The tire size is 225/50/17 for the front and back, but i wanted the back to be bigger, would 235/50/17 fit on the back two tires good? would that cause any problems with the stock alloy rims?

:huh: Thank you

You could, but you'll have a bit more bulge on the sidewall. It's pushing it on a 7" rim. To stay closer to spec, a 235/45/17 would be better. You won't be able to rotate F/R if you go staggered. Not sure it's worth it for 10mm.

gurp99 Jun 18, 2009 10:32 AM

So a 235/45/17 would be better for the back two tires.. Thanks



Originally Posted by CWS530' post='915788' date='Jun 18 2009, 11:57 AM
You could, but you'll have a bit more bulge on the sidewall. It's pushing it on a 7" rim. To stay closer to spec, a 235/45/17 would be better. You won't be able to rotate F/R if you go staggered. Not sure it's worth it for 10mm.


CWS530 Jun 18, 2009 10:40 AM


Originally Posted by gurp99' post='915883' date='Jun 18 2009, 01:32 PM
So a 235/45/17 would be better for the back two tires.. Thanks

Yes, given the caveats.


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