Thread: 17's on FIA
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Old 12-11-2002, 08:28 AM
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A 17" tire will have the same (or pretty close to) diameter as the 15" tire it replaces. A 235/45ZR17, and a 235/60HR15 will both have a diameter of 25.2". You can check the manufacturers charts on-line for this.

What the 17" does not have is the sidewall bulge that is prevalent in the 15" sizes. So the 17" will provide more clearance in fenderwells.

After exhaustive research, side by side comparisons, and discussions with manufacturers and major dealerships; the 17's get the major marks in traction, cornering, and braking on wet and dry roads. Was quoted by all manufacturers contacted, 17's are the way to go for any performance car.

Sprung for the 17's, and my gawd, it's not the same car!!! Didn't believe the difference. It goes, it stops, it turns corners. No squealing, no spinning, no sliding.

Anybody need a set of 15" BFG T/A radials?
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