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Feb 27, 2007 | 04:51 PM

alpine50z

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Winter Tire Question

I have an '06 and want winter tires, the question: will getting 17" rims offset the odometer or speedometer as the stock rims are 18"?

Can one buy 17" rims and bump up the profile to compensate?

Feb 27, 2007 | 05:20 PM

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Can one buy 17" rims and bump up the profile to compensate?

yes. just mantain the same over all diameter.

Feb 27, 2007 | 06:40 PM

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Yes, run 225/50/17 and 235/50/17 and you will be fine

Feb 27, 2007 | 06:46 PM

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yes. just mantain the same over all diameter.

Agree. And for snow tires thin is in. Recommend a maximum 7-inch wheel.

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