Tire Talk
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Tire Talk
So, I'm getting these new SSEi rims.
The stock rims on the SSEi is 235/55R17, I have 235/60R16. The diameter of the SSEi rims is 27.1 inch, mine is 27.3 stock. A difference of 0.2 inches (or 5mm). The offset on those SSEi rims is +43...any of you ol Aurora boys know what the stock offset is on these Auroras?
What is a better tire to get based on aspect ratios? 225/55R17s or 235/55R17'*?
Making the purchase at the end of the month...I wanna make sure its gonna work
Any insights or comments is welcome as per usual
Tanx
The stock rims on the SSEi is 235/55R17, I have 235/60R16. The diameter of the SSEi rims is 27.1 inch, mine is 27.3 stock. A difference of 0.2 inches (or 5mm). The offset on those SSEi rims is +43...any of you ol Aurora boys know what the stock offset is on these Auroras?
What is a better tire to get based on aspect ratios? 225/55R17s or 235/55R17'*?
Making the purchase at the end of the month...I wanna make sure its gonna work
Any insights or comments is welcome as per usual
Tanx
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Re: Tire Talk
Hmm, I think the wider tire is the choice to go with. Maybe look at stepping down a size in height? It will give the car a bit more aggressive look I think, but might put your speedo off a tad bit.
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is the 235/60/16 ur stock size or was it 225/60/16
check out some tire calculators....i think they have them on sites like tire rack...to get an idea or home much the speedo would be off.
i'd say go wider, like a 245 series. But I would also keep a decent sidewall to prevent a nasty looking wheel well (unless u plan on lowering the RORA )
245/50/17 looks like a nice one to me
*EDIT...i just looked on tirerack and its shows 235/60/16 with ur magnificent autobahn package
they recommend 235/55-17 to keep the speedo close
check out some tire calculators....i think they have them on sites like tire rack...to get an idea or home much the speedo would be off.
i'd say go wider, like a 245 series. But I would also keep a decent sidewall to prevent a nasty looking wheel well (unless u plan on lowering the RORA
)245/50/17 looks like a nice one to me
*EDIT...i just looked on tirerack and its shows 235/60/16 with ur magnificent autobahn package
they recommend 235/55-17 to keep the speedo close
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the dealer told me the turn distance changes and it will affect the electronic gearing of the tranny.
But how much of a percent difference in the diameter will affect the tranny and shifting...remember, I dont wanna blow a tranny.
But how much of a percent difference in the diameter will affect the tranny and shifting...remember, I dont wanna blow a tranny.
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Finished shopping today
Kumho Ultra High Performance 255/50ZR17
$225 each installed, mounted, balanced and rims placed. The guy said they will probably come down in price in the spring...maybe to like $215 each. No tax...cash...woo woo
The overall diameter looks good too, stock 27.2 and with the new meats...27.1
Kumho Ultra High Performance 255/50ZR17
$225 each installed, mounted, balanced and rims placed. The guy said they will probably come down in price in the spring...maybe to like $215 each. No tax...cash...woo woo The overall diameter looks good too, stock 27.2 and with the new meats...27.1