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Old 2008-10-27, 01:02 PM   #63
cody
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Originally Posted by Tahoe C5 View Post
So I found a DEAL on some 215-55-17's snow tires that I'd like to put on my 2005 legacy. The stock size tire is 215-45-17 which would mean the diameter will be 1.69 inches greater than stock. Aside from potential rubbing (looks like it would be minimal at steering limit) and a slow speedo reading, what other downsides might there be?
Less effective torque, but it won't matter.

I'm thinking of selling all 10 of my 17X7.5 rims and using the money to buy these:



17x8
$288 (each)
Offset: 45mm

Backspacing: 6.25"
Bolt Pattern: 5-100
Rec. Tire Size: 225/45-17
Weight: 15.0lbs.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

But Alex is trying to talk me into getting some 16X8's. The only options I've found in that size are heavy, ugly Rota Slipstreams (though they do come in black and they're cheap) and Volks $$$$$$$$$$$$
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