SwissFerdi

#1

It's time to buy new tires for my tC wheels (after they're painted ). OE was 215/45/17, is it possible to run 225 without rubbing? I'm mainly looking for a little more contact patch, nothing else.

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'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE

95CelicaST

#2

You'll be fine. Slap a 15mm spacer on the rear while you're in there.

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SwissFerdi

#3

Are there any negatives to consider?

I never considered that, but maybe. I'm concerned about added stud stress.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Dec 23, 2010 - 6:21 PM

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'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE

block

#4

I had 225 on my old 7" wide rims and it looked nicer, especially from the rear view.

3WayStunna

#5

Never had a problem with mine. had 225's on 7.5 wheels....had more than enough clearance all around.

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presure2

#6

225/45/17 with sportlines just barely touch the wheelwell liner at full wheellock.
IMO the best sized tire for a 17X7 rim on a celica.

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SwissFerdi

#7

^ If you say so, then I'll trust it. 225 it is.

Continental ExtremeContact DW

What do you guys think of those? They has a high rating.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Dec 24, 2010 - 10:03 AM

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'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE

whitewhisky

#8

I'm using the 235/40/17 rear 17/9 rim, my car maximum 2 person

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JuMPiiN

#9

That size tire is perfect. I have a set on my tC rims.