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abrapumpkin
11-28-2007, 08:05 AM
Looking for Winter Package. Is there reason to pick a 7 or 8 inch wide rim? Does one give more clearance? Or is there really no difference? Any information would be helpful.
thanks
john
Nick325xiT 5spd
11-28-2007, 08:12 AM
More tire means wider wheel. Narrower wheel with the same size tire means worse sidewall control. Wider wheel than tire means great sidewall control, but risk of damage.
kyfdx
11-29-2007, 06:37 AM
Looking for Winter Package. Is there reason to pick a 7 or 8 inch wide rim? Does one give more clearance? Or is there really no difference? Any information would be helpful.
thanks
john

What size tire are you looking at?
abrapumpkin
11-29-2007, 04:38 PM
What size tire are you looking at?

Blizzak WS=60 Size:225/50-17 R Speed Rated with Borbet Type CA 17x7.
kyfdx
11-30-2007, 07:49 AM
Blizzak WS=60 Size:225/50-17 R Speed Rated with Borbet Type CA 17x7.

7" wide is okay... I think it is the minimum for 225 tires.... I'd prefer 7.5" or 8", but you are within spec on those...