went with new 245/45/17

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vibegtcouple
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went with new 245/45/17

Post by vibegtcouple »

they look better then stock

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TRDmatrixXR_AWD
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Post by TRDmatrixXR_AWD »

wow, low profile tires FTW..nice wheels..wat are they?
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Post by vibegtcouple »

they are drag wheels they are at wheelmax.com
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Post by NUBlackshirts »

Got any pics looking down the side or at an angle? Just curious how those new tires fill the wheel openings.
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Post by vibegtcouple »

here is a side pic

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Re: went with new 245/45/17 (vibegtcouple)

Post by slvrvibes »

very nice.
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Re: went with new 245/45/17 (slvrvibes)

Post by ~MRVIBE2006~ »

I was thinking about going with the same size too but was worried about rubbing issues. Have you had any rubbing? Does it leave a good footprint? Looks really good!
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Re: went with new 245/45/17 (~MRVIBE2006~)

Post by Raven »

MadBill has 275/40/17 tires with a slight drop and no rubbing issues.
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Re: went with new 245/45/17 (Sunny)

Post by DavidPIL »

Quote, originally posted by Sunny »MadBill has 275/40/17 tires with a slight drop and no rubbing issues.... and I have this exact size 245/45 R17 without any issue other than noticing a slight decrease in MPG... though I'm not sure it's because of the rolling resistence of the wider tire or a catalytic issue.Makes the tires almost impossible to squeal. I like em.Dave
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Re: went with new 245/45/17 (DavidPIL)

Post by DarkShocker »

Is your vibe lowered in any way useing springs or anything or is it at stock ride height?? I have a chance to get 17's for my vibe and i like how yours looks
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that looks hot.
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Re: went with new 245/45/17 (DarkShocker)

Post by vibegtcouple »

i have spring tech on it i think it was 2 in front and 2.5 in back they are on ebay under matrixs
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