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sperry · 2004-03-28, 11:06 PM

Well, keep in mind that the 2nd number is a ratio... so a 235/40 is going to be a lower profile tire than a 245/40... Also, a 245 on a 7.5" wide rim is pushing it... in fact I think on my roommate's 235/XX-17 ST-115 have a warning printed right on 'em "do not install on a 7.5" rim".

I'd check tirerack and see how man rev-per-mile each size tire has and what's closest to stock... if they're both pretty close, go with the wider tire as long as you know there's no rubbing.

2004-03-28, 11:06 PM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Well, keep in mind that the 2nd number is a ratio... so a 235/40 is going to be a lower profile tire than a 245/40... Also, a 245 on a 7.5" wide rim is pushing it... in fact I think on my roommate's 235/XX-17 ST-115 have a warning printed right on 'em "do not install on a 7.5" rim". I'd check tirerack and see how man rev-per-mile each size tire has and what's closest to stock... if they're both pretty close, go with the wider tire as long as you know there's no rubbing. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?