15 or 17?

NINaudio

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going to 17's though will definitely take care of your gap...

not to mention get you back to the proper overall diameter for the tire... with 195/45/15 you're under 22" in diameter, where as the stock tire size is
25" in diameter, you're off by more than 10%, you should normally try to keep it under 5% difference.
 

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ok so if i go with 17's what size would you recomend personally
 

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205/50/17 and 225/45/17 will give you the same overall tire diameter as stock. 225 might give you some rubbing problems though. I had 225/45/17's on my last set of tires and got occassional rubbing. I've never experienced it with 215/45's however. Since you seem to like a little less sidewall, I'd say go with the 215/45/17's.
 

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hmm well side wall isnt really a major thing with me but even tho it is nice .. im just tryin to close the 1 inch gap i still have left after my springs got put in ;)
 
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