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Old 04 April 2011, 11:52 AM
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Default 235/45/17 on 7x7.5 JDM BBS Spec C Wheels?

As title.. will they fit ok or be too big?

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Old 04 April 2011, 02:09 PM
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235's on a 7.5J rim is the max suggested tyre width for the rim so you should be fine.
Old 04 April 2011, 02:13 PM
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Arch what is max on an 8J rim?
Old 04 April 2011, 02:29 PM
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Thanks Arch. Hopefully they will be fine sidewall wise as they as similar to R888s anyway!
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Here's some help Banny...

http://www.toyo.co.uk/tire/pattern/id/4651

Or

245/40ZR17 91W 2G 2351180 5.0 627 250 8.00-8.5-9.50

245/40ZR18 93Y 3G 2360910 5.0 653 250 8.00-8.5-9.50

dunx

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Originally Posted by banny sti
Arch what is max on an 8J rim?
Min recommended is 215, ideal is 225 or 235 and max is 245. I use 235's on 8J rims. If you want to go wider than a 235 for track use you would be better going to a 9J rim.

Useful links below

http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/...es-advice.html

http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp
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Cheers guys, will use the RE070s I have before moving on to some 235s
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