02-15-2006, 11:39 PM
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Anybody know what the max tire width you can put on the Alero w/o rubbing issues when turning lock to lock? I'm thinking of going up to a 235/45/17. Anybody running this size?
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02-15-2006, 11:46 PM
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Owner
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you will have NO problems with that size.
i'm running 255/40r18 up front and can turn lock to lock.
so to answer the max width i would say 9" wide sidewall to sidewall and that is at a 26" diameter tire.
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02-15-2006, 11:55 PM
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Thanks. Appreciate the info. Now I just have to decide which tire to go with for a balance of performance with real world driving. It can get snowy by us.
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02-16-2006, 01:19 PM
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^ best answer to that (IMO) would be to get 6" wide steelies with snow tires for the winter and get whatever size you want for spring/summer.
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02-16-2006, 02:24 PM
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i was gonna change from 235/40/17, to 245/40/17 in the rear but with my rim offset i can barely put my pinky between my tire and strut.
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02-16-2006, 03:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by RedAlero01@Feb 15 2006, 09:55 PM
Thanks. Appreciate the info. Now I just have to decide which tire to go with for a balance of performance with real world driving. It can get snowy by us.
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I just kept my stockers for the winter....
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02-16-2006, 10:44 PM
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oldsman if you got some pics of ur tires I wouldnt mind taking a look email me if ya can nirvana228@aol.com
and btw I have those exact tire sizes and its great it sticks out past the fender and makes my car look great everyone say it looks alot more sporty now. and also cops notice it too cuz I been pulled over 4 times since I got them on a month or so ago, never got pulled over before.
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02-17-2006, 03:22 PM
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i had 255/40/17s all the way around with no problems.....
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02-21-2006, 03:16 PM
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Hey Scott
whats the offset on those osv rims?
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02-21-2006, 08:21 PM
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This is sort of off topic but i ahve been wondering. What is the deal with spacers. Can someone explain to me what the purpose is for them whether it be looks or performance. And can you put spacers on with any rim?
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02-21-2006, 08:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Rubered00@Feb 21 2006, 06:21 PM
This is sort of off topic but i ahve been wondering. What is the deal with spacers. Can someone explain to me what the purpose is for them whether it be looks or performance. And can you put spacers on with any rim?
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Spacers can be for both(though mainly performance). As stated above though, the farther you out away from those bearings, the more the stress...and that is known as one of the weak points on our cars ( the bearings). I would stay away from them myself.
IMO, the risks definately wouldn't be worth the gains.
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