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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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I need to get some new tyres , currently have 225/45/17 but want to go to a lower profile like a 40 , but can't find a 40 profile and 225 at a good price , can only find 215/40/17 , would these fit , cheers
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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If you have a 95 classic you need 215/40/17 anyway. 225/45/17 is new age fitment
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 12:51 AM
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does it matter what wheels i have? theyr'e not the standard wheels but are 17"s, cheers
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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215 40 17 is a better fitment for classics on 17" imo
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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ok thanks for reply's , so if i get some 215 40 17 tyres , the tyre fitters won't mind putting them on , even though the it has 225 45 17 's on at the moment , just i wasn't sure if the wheels/rim was wider or somthing , cheers
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