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Old 14 November 2015, 05:28 PM
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Question Hawkeye Tyre size help

hi

i have a 2006 hawkeye currently running the most horrendous tyre size i do not have a clue why these tyres are on the car they are like super low profile..

i have the standard sti alloys on the car but i am looking to put some new tyres on

i want a really chunky looking tyre anyone know the biggest size tyres i will be able to run

(on standard suspension at the moment)

thanks
Old 14 November 2015, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by zm2389
hi

i have a 2006 hawkeye currently running the most horrendous tyre size i do not have a clue why these tyres are on the car they are like super low profile..

i have the standard sti alloys on the car but i am looking to put some new tyres on

i want a really chunky looking tyre anyone know the biggest size tyres i will be able to run

(on standard suspension at the moment)

thanks
I'm using 235/45/17 mate on both my enkei and bbs on my hawk jdm... Find the tyre size perfect

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Old 14 November 2015, 06:44 PM
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235 on 17 inch can go 245 but 235 seem to be better for most
Old 14 November 2015, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by M2RTXhawkeye
I'm using 235/45/17 mate on both my enkei and bbs on my hawk jdm... Find the tyre size perfect



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Thanks for the advice
Old 15 November 2015, 10:53 AM
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+1 for the 235/45/17
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+2 for 235 45 17
Old 15 November 2015, 11:49 AM
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Sidewall are more stiffer/stronger enabling better steering and handling
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