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Jun 23, 2006 | 11:21 PM

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which tire should i go with

i just bought a set of 17'' chrome wheels but im not sure wat size tire to go with. someone told me if i plan on lowering it i should go with a 235 50 17... if not then the 245 45 17.... anyone have an idea on which would look better on a Pontiac? or if there is another tire i should look at?? id appreciate it!

Jun 23, 2006 | 11:24 PM

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Go w/a 275/40/17 ,you can still lower it w/o problems

Jun 23, 2006 | 11:27 PM

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Do Not Use A 245. Use A 274/40 !!

Jun 23, 2006 | 11:40 PM

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ok so no on both of the ones i was told to look at lol! alright thanks for ur help guys, anyone else have an opinion i have a couple choices so far!! keep it comin

Jun 24, 2006 | 10:51 AM

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neone else have an opinion on the tires that would best on 17'' chrome

Jun 24, 2006 | 01:08 PM

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depends on what size wheels is it a 17x8 or a 17x9. Let us know. If it is a 17x8 go witha 245/45/17 if it is a 17x9 go with a 275/40/17.

Jun 24, 2006 | 01:19 PM

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there 17x17.5

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Jun 25, 2006 | 06:15 PM

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ok thanks, the local Tire Barn said he would put on 235 50 17 if i planned to lower the car in the future which i do! but u think 225 45 17 would be better?

Jun 25, 2006 | 06:24 PM

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Och...traction is an issue with 245s, I can't imagine 225s on there.

Jun 25, 2006 | 06:40 PM

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ok... so 225 might be a little small? and 245 would have traction problems? hmmm well which would u put on urs?

Jun 25, 2006 | 06:51 PM

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What's these wheels going on? If it's a LS1 then chuck em and get some 17x9s at least! If it's a v6 then your ok.

Jun 25, 2006 | 10:01 PM

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its a 6, im modding it but its a 6

Jun 26, 2006 | 06:58 PM

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17 x 7.5??? Holy skinnies! It doesn't matter if the car is a V8 or a V6, those wheels won't really do much to enhance the look of the car if you ask me. 16 x 8" stock wheels look rediculously skinny on the car, and you're going even narrower? I'd sell those wheels and get yourself some 17 x 9 or 17 x 9.5s. You can find some nice wheel and tire packages that will fit the car much better than a 17 x 7.5!

You don't have to go as crazy as me (see sig) but still, put some decent shoes on your ride so it doesn't look like your driving down the road on CD's!

Manny

Jun 26, 2006 | 07:34 PM

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I couldn't imagine hooking with a 225 tire. I could spin the hell out of my 275 stock. Now I'm spinning 315s. But it is a v6 car. if its a stick I would imagine you spinning those small tires pretty good.