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Old 06-03-07, 08:31 PM
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Default What size tire to run
i See lots of different setups for 20's here. What will be the best front tire size to run on a 2007 250 rwd on Sevas S-7 stock height for now might possibly lower it later. Thanks for everyones help
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I have a dumb question, what are those numbers stand for? xxx/xx/xx(this is probably 20 inches on top here)
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Go for the 235/30 and slam it.

235 is width of tire
30 is the profile
20 is the rim size
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im goin wit 225/35/20
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Another dumb question, What's the profile?
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The lower the profile, the thinner the tires, hiher profile = thicker tires
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DUB style: but make sure you know the ride quality will deteriorate with the thinner tires....
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Originally Posted by jimjaix
I have a dumb question, what are those numbers stand for? xxx/xx/xx(this is probably 20 inches on top here)
no question is dumb here: we are here to help!

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=33
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