new here. need help
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06-23-2011, 12:08 AM
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thanks everyone, i guess i might have to go with 40s but the town i live in has awful roads thats why i want the extra bit of profile. lots of pot holes. thats why i wanted the 50 series to begin with. i can buy new 40 series tires cheaper then the 45s, i just want a good ride with them, not have it bumpy as **** thats all. if i lived in a big city with nice roads then yes i would love the 40s but thats not the case.
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06-23-2011, 01:06 AM
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dude , i live in san jose ca , bay area, roads here suck ***** like any other but it is was it is americas motorways are junk. like i said its like saying i have 100 hp but i want 110 cause ill feel the difference. NO! you wont , ive felt no difference running the 40 series 17's over the stock 65 14's , other than hitting bumps and ****. still the feeling of a 50 over a 40 will be hardly noticeable , trust me. stiffer suspension and lowering the car will have a serious affect on ride quality. your situation wont.
#13
06-23-2011, 05:22 AM
it's not just the tire size and width...that seems to be all that is mentioned here...
it's the "off-set" on the rims.... I think standard offset is around 37-40.... anything outside that range will cause problems....
if ya don't know the offset, then all you can do is a test fit.... you can get around the rubbing by adding "spacers"... but make sure if u use them, there is enough threads on the lugs to get the lug nuts to tighten up safely
I'm running 205/50-16's on rims with a 38 offset...and have about a half inch of clearance on the rear stut bars (think that's what they are...the arms...)...fronts are fine
it's the "off-set" on the rims.... I think standard offset is around 37-40.... anything outside that range will cause problems....
if ya don't know the offset, then all you can do is a test fit.... you can get around the rubbing by adding "spacers"... but make sure if u use them, there is enough threads on the lugs to get the lug nuts to tighten up safely
I'm running 205/50-16's on rims with a 38 offset...and have about a half inch of clearance on the rear stut bars (think that's what they are...the arms...)...fronts are fine
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06-23-2011, 11:34 AM
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not 100% sure on this but i think the srt wheels have a 45 offset. and you are in cali, i love in canada. 4 seasons bro. i guarantee you the roads here are worse. frost heaves, pot holes, chunks taken out of the road from snow plows. thats all. if i have to i will run 40 series tires, i am just looking to get the most profile that i can with out changing my hole suspension.
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06-23-2011, 09:00 PM
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My bad, didn't see the part about them bein SRT rims...carryon...
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06-28-2011, 02:54 PM
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