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first of all i guess i will introduce myself due to the fact that i plan on spending alot of time here, The name is Rory i live in panama city florida, 21 years old and im in the Air Force. i bought my 2k1 bout 4 months ago, havent done a whole lot to it yet cept the cheap stuff like tint and new shift **** and pedals. i finally saved up enough money for Rims and Tires, but heres my dilema, i cant decide if i should get 205/40/17 or 215/40/17.... not sure if will make a big difference but i like wide tires (I traded in my 95 camaro for my 2k1) but even more i hate skinny tires on imports. so i know what your thinking. GET THE 215's but i dont want the tires to tall i like the rubberband look on the rims. and i figure 215's will make them a bit taller. so any advice will be very apreciated, im very impatient and im goin to get the rims tomorrow so if im about to make a big mistake let me know.
thanks in advance
Rory [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]

 
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215 wont make them any taller, if you moved from 40 to 45 then it would be taller, wider doesn't mean taller.

 
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yeah if you stay with 40 you will be fine...dont get 45s makes the rim look small...

 
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allright thanks alot guys i wasnt expecting such a quick respons 205/40/17 it is unless you all have a better sugestion?

 
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Take a look at the tire calculator on the top of the page. clcik "tire calc" I like 215/45/17 myself

 
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Also another thing to consider is that the wider the tire contact
patch, the more likely chance you have of hydroplaning. But anyways, I
was torn between the 205 and the 215 myself, and decided to go with the 205.
And what's 10mm anyways...a lizard *****...??

 
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[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]lmao lizard *****!

 
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Welcome FLY I live about 2 or so hours from you in Gulf Breeze.

 
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Oh yeah I forgot to mention, there is a slight diff in height between 215's and 205's. They aren't just wider.

 
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don't forget that, if you get a wider tire it means more friction which means it will slow you down more.

 
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I personally am going to get the 215/45/17 because it is the closest match to the stock size. everyone has their own taste though so do what you want, its your car.

 
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all right well i just got home from my local car shop ordered some ICW GT Sport 6-spokes and i opted for the 205/40/17 thanks you guys for all the help.