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Old 08-12-2006, 04:07 AM
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are u sure they would rub because i would really like to put the bigger tire because it makes the wheel look bigger and fills in the wheel well better? thanx 4 ur imput
 
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Why can't you post all these wheel questions in one single thread?
 
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Yes i'm sure, the stock SRT-4 tire size is 205-50-R17 and they do not fit on a base Neon because of rubbing issues with the strut.
 
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are u sure they would rub because i would really like to put the bigger tire because it makes the wheel look bigger and fills in the wheel well better? thanx 4 ur imput
That is what lowering your car does.
 
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Default RE: 205 50 r17

hey dude i just bought some rims and tires and they are 205 40r17 just go with those they will work and i have seen neons with srt4 rims and they looked and seemed to be fine so i dont know why they wouldnt work
 
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Default RE: 205 50 r17

the srt4s have different style struts..thats why the larger tire fits, unlike the regular neons...the 205 50's are gonna look like rubberbands around the rims...if you want a little more meat, then get 215/40's.......
i have 205/40's on srt4 rims on my first gen, if i coulda got 215's i woulda but since the srt rims are kinda narrow, they woulda caused some issues....here is some 205 40's on srt rims...they are alot smaller then the 205/50's



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what about a 215 45 or a 205 45?
 
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If you use stock struts the 50 series tire will rub on the strut mount...your best bet for both performance and comfort would be the 215-45-17, plus they will fit without rubbing issues.
 


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