Need help for the right 17" tire size!

[1lowufo]

Looking to purchase the 'American Racing' AERO wheel. The rim size is 7.7, what would you suggest, 215/45...225/40 ??? Since I'm going to 17s, and I'm lowered 1.5 front and 2 in the rear with Gold Lines, I think the 225s are to wide? Thanks for your comments. Anyone with pics with AR AEROs?

[PTurbed]

quote:Originally posted by 1lowufo
I think the 225s are to wide?

1low, I don't think the 225's are too wide. [:I] Consider, the GT is 205/50 on a 6" rim. The 225 is only 20 mm (ie 3/4" ) wider on a rim that is 1-3/4" wider. I have 235/45's sitting on 7.5" rims waiting to go on & they look great!!! [8)]

[RallyDRock]

225/45/17
closest oversize tire to stock diameter so it won't affect your speedometer

[Jimbo]

I think the 225's would look better than the 215's.
I just like the look of the wider tire.

[Bigphil3232]

225/40 18's here......225 would look much better...
BigPhil

[Gary04GT]

quote:Originally posted by RallyDRock

225/45/17 closest oversize tire to stock diameter so it won't affect your speedometer

Think the 225/45/17 would look good and work well on your car. Since my GT is not lowered, here is what I did: http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...TOPIC_ID=11644

Good luck.

[pt4u2nv]

Been running 235/45/17's for about 2 years now wihtout a problem. Wider is better....[?]

[trieber]

I had 235/45/18 on mine. I am very happy with the look and they did not mess my speedometer at all. 235 don't stick out at all, but I also put the xenon body kit.

[robinjoe]

I had American Racing Aeros installed in Febuary. I have had nothing but tire problems since then. Vibration, clacking noises, and squeeking noises.

Just got a call from Sears yesterday saying that the Aero's have been recalled!!

1lowufo, I thought you should know.

Joe