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quicknismo · 06-16-2003, 02:43 PM

Hi,
I am a new member of this club and I have a question regarding tire size for my "90" 240.

I have search for other thread but I didn't quite found what I was looking for.
I have 17" Konig DTM with a 40 offset all around. I was wondering if a 225/45/17 tire would fit the front strut assembly. I know the rear fits no problem but the front I am not sure.
Thank you

Cheers, Stephane

hookedup240 · 06-16-2003, 02:55 PM

Is your car lowered? If so with springs or coilovers? How wide are the rims? Not exactly sure but i think they will fit.

nokeone · 06-16-2003, 03:07 PM

i would say yes no problem..

the difference is only: .8 inches in diameter...if you are really concerned...go with a 40 series..it will be identicle to stock..

good reference site: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

quicknismo · 06-16-2003, 04:40 PM

You`re right. It is not a big difference diameter wise. But the 225/45/17 is 2 cm wider than stock and the strut assembly comes in at an angle. So I am not so sure. I think that I will buy 2 225/45/17 and try them on the front. If they fit great but if they rub I`le put them on the rear axle and buy 2 215/45/17 for the front.
What do you think about that method.
Thanks for the help.

nokeone · 06-16-2003, 07:16 PM

that's safe..but i think they will fit anyway..

Tubed4evr · 06-16-2003, 10:02 PM

I can tell you it will be very tight. They will not fit on a +43 7.5in rim. I think your plan is a smart one if you have the time.

Ryan

quicknismo · 06-17-2003, 04:49 AM

That confirms it, I`le grab two tires tomorow and check it out. Thanks.

Ade · 06-17-2003, 12:06 PM

I've got a tyre issue too

I've fitted some R32 GTR rims to my S13 (16x8") and the owner who had them before had 245/45 tyres on, and they are just slightly touching my Teins on the front and very close to the arches

Will 205/45 fit these OK ??

quicknismo · 06-17-2003, 02:58 PM

I have 205/40/17 at the moment on a 17X8 rim. They fit OK but my overall dimension was way to short. Thats why I am going with a 225 45 series tire. You can try out this tire calculation site to see if the overall of you're setup fits.
http://www.c5-corvette.com/tirecalc.htm

orange-grey · 06-17-2003, 10:49 PM

With 215/45 on +38 17X7 the tire was WAY close to both the stock strut and my HA's. 225's would be rather iffy, maybe a model with rounded shoulders, but I wouldn't risk it.

06-16-2003, 02:43 PM	#1
quicknismo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canada Age: 42 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S13 tire size issue Hi, I am a new member of this club and I have a question regarding tire size for my "90" 240. I have search for other thread but I didn't quite found what I was looking for. I have 17" Konig DTM with a 40 offset all around. I was wondering if a 225/45/17 tire would fit the front strut assembly. I know the rear fits no problem but the front I am not sure. Thank you Cheers, Stephane

06-16-2003, 02:55 PM	#2
hookedup240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NJ Age: 41 Posts: 1,149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is your car lowered? If so with springs or coilovers? How wide are the rims? Not exactly sure but i think they will fit. __________________ 1991 240sx se 5spd - sold 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege

06-16-2003, 03:07 PM	#3
nokeone on strike three. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, California Age: 46 Posts: 3,282 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would say yes no problem.. the difference is only: .8 inches in diameter...if you are really concerned...go with a 40 series..it will be identicle to stock.. good reference site: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html __________________ panda; rockin your socks from the Bay to LA to SD, yay! Pink GodziRa

06-16-2003, 07:16 PM	#5
nokeone on strike three. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, California Age: 46 Posts: 3,282 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that's safe..but i think they will fit anyway.. __________________ panda; rockin your socks from the Bay to LA to SD, yay! Pink GodziRa

06-16-2003, 04:40 PM	#4
quicknismo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canada Age: 42 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You`re right. It is not a big difference diameter wise. But the 225/45/17 is 2 cm wider than stock and the strut assembly comes in at an angle. So I am not so sure. I think that I will buy 2 225/45/17 and try them on the front. If they fit great but if they rub I`le put them on the rear axle and buy 2 215/45/17 for the front. What do you think about that method. Thanks for the help.

06-16-2003, 10:02 PM	#6
Tubed4evr Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Tech / Chesapeake, VA Posts: 223 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can tell you it will be very tight. They will not fit on a +43 7.5in rim. I think your plan is a smart one if you have the time. Ryan

06-17-2003, 04:49 AM	#7
quicknismo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canada Age: 42 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That confirms it, I`le grab two tires tomorow and check it out. Thanks.

06-17-2003, 12:06 PM	#8
Ade Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UK Posts: 43 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've got a tyre issue too I've fitted some R32 GTR rims to my S13 (16x8") and the owner who had them before had 245/45 tyres on, and they are just slightly touching my Teins on the front and very close to the arches Will 205/45 fit these OK ??

06-17-2003, 02:58 PM	#9
quicknismo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canada Age: 42 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have 205/40/17 at the moment on a 17X8 rim. They fit OK but my overall dimension was way to short. Thats why I am going with a 225 45 series tire. You can try out this tire calculation site to see if the overall of you're setup fits. http://www.c5-corvette.com/tirecalc.htm

06-17-2003, 10:49 PM	#10
orange-grey Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 94 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	With 215/45 on +38 17X7 the tire was WAY close to both the stock strut and my HA's. 225's would be rather iffy, maybe a model with rounded shoulders, but I wouldn't risk it.