Mrbig

Whats up guys i'm thinking of selling my stock tires 235/45/17's with maybe 500 miles on them, and would consider trading them as well for a different set, looking for something maybe all season. Also would like to know if with stock rims i could run these tires and what you guys think of them ??? (Goodrich KDWS z rated tires 245/45/17) Please let me know, thanks in advance.....

Neo

iTrader: (3)

The OEM 17s should be able to fit those just fine.

Mrbig

Whats the size of the factory rims 17x7 or 17x8's ??? they shouldn't rub right ???

Neo

iTrader: (3)

OEM is 17x8. I'd be surprised if they rub.

gs400998

It's only .35" increase in diameter and .3" increase in width from 235/45/17 to 245/45/17. With the large wheel gap on stock suspension and the stock rim, not a problem. Here is a tire diameter calculator:
http://www.net-comber.com/tirecalc.html

Mrbig

Whats the best tire to run on a stock rim, please let me know and what size is best for handling and performance ???

Mrbig

??? Would a 255/40/17 work okay and how you think it will look and ride on a stock rim, any issues i may incounter from them??? Please let me know, thanks......

newyorksc

i dont think they would fit (too big).. and if they did, i dont think it would look good
i had a 255 on a 9" wide rim and i hated the look, so i changed to a 245

Mrbig

Thanks, so i guess a 245/45/17 will be okay and work well on the stock rims ???

Neo

iTrader: (3)

I agree. Stay with 245.

Mrbig

Okay thanks, what tire you think is good to buy ???

Mrbig

Anyone, i was looking into something all season and high performance, i was told by a few people i know that the avon550 i think it is prolly the best tire out there for the money, anyone use them ???

Brandon@TR

The Avon would be a good choice or the Continental Extreme Contact both are around $115 a tire.

Mrbig

Okay thanks do you know of anyone using them on GS430 ???

engin_ear

iTrader: (1)

Until I got my new 19's, I had been running stock chrome 17's with 245/45-17 size tires, they will fit with no problem, no rubbing, and will be just a bit larger in overall diameter and fill out the wheel well a bit better, not enough to throw your speedo off. I was running Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, which is one of the top, if not THE best, all-season tires made, but expensive. Highly recommended, though. If your lookin' for cheaper, the Continental is probably a good choice.