235/40/17 on stock 17"

NT91 · 11-13-2007, 08:58 PM

Will a 235/45/17 fit the stock 17" wheel?
Will I have strut rub issues? Will the tire look narrow?

NT91 · 04-15-2008, 10:44 PM

Anyone know?

GTO JUDGE · 04-16-2008, 06:36 AM

Many wheels can accommodate 1 size up or 1 size down in width. Your best bet would be to ask a tire installation place to make certain for the stock wheel. As far as strut rub, you'd be less likely to experience strut rub with a thinner tire. I don't think the 18" tires look narrow, the 17's are pretty wide to begin with.

macgto7004 · 04-16-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by NT91

Will a 235/45/17 fit the stock 17" wheel?
Will I have strut rub issues? Will the tire look narrow?

Yes, no, doubtful.

You should be fine with 235s. Stock size 245s will not rub the struts with a proper alignment, so 235s would do fine.

As Judge said, the 235s on the 18s don't look narrow. 10mm is a pretty small difference to see.

mac

GTO JUDGE · 04-16-2008, 07:31 AM

I would have no problems staying with 245's. I have not had one instance of strut rub. Keeping the tires properly balanced, and a watchful eye on alignments will safe guard you against strut rub. Every oil change at 5k I get my tires rebalanced, and rotated. First set of tires were replaced with over 26K on them.

macgto7004 · 04-16-2008, 09:03 AM

FYI, the Monaro came stock with 235/45/17. Pontiac chose to put 245s on.

mac

NT91 · 04-19-2008, 08:00 AM

I think I will go with the 235/45 tire. Thanks