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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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What is the biggest tire I can fit in GXP rims. For 2001 SSEI. Also what is a tire to get. Thank you for any information or advice. All season tire.
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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Do you want All seasons, snow, summer tires, do you want good rain capability, great dry capability, long life?
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by BonneMeMN
Do you want All seasons, snow, summer tires, do you want good rain capability, great dry capability, long life?
I second the question.

Look here for a good explination of the different types of tire and the pros/cons of each.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/tiretype.jsp
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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are the rims 17" or 18" ?
if they are 17" then 255/50-17 fits the car good.
if they are 18" then 255/45-18 ,same 27" diameter just wider.

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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by rrounds
are the rims 17" or 18" ?
if they are 17" then 255/50-17 fits the car good.
if they are 18" then 255/45-18 ,same 27" diameter just wider.

ROD

GXP'* are 18"

this is the size i run and am very happy with them
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