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Non staggered setup for 17"

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Old 11-07-12, 04:51 PM
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which would be better for a non staggered setup....i wanna drop a size for winter and be able to rotate them as well..... 225/45/17 or 215/50/17?

anyone run this setup come winter? problems? concerns? tips?
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I am running a non-staggered 205/50R17 for the winter without issue. I enjoy the better grip in the snow from the narrow tires.

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Old 11-08-12, 08:39 AM
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No issues at all? I hear ABS, traction control and all that jazz goes haywire...
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It doesn't.

The RWD base model comes equipped with non-staggered 205/55R16 tires all around. The car is mechanically and electronically identical to models equipped with the staggered setup.

I run non-staggered 245/40R17 all around during the summer as well. I've never had an issue.

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I'll be running 245/45/17 all around this winter. Tires came with the rims and the guy that had them before me on an is350 never had any issues. When it's time to replace, I think I'll go with 205/50's.
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