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Originally Posted by Keenercarguy
Most 225/45/17 tires were DESIGNED to run on 7.5-wide wheels (really! Check the "measured rim width" on tirerack, there's a reason for that).
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That was pretty much my only point. I've read quite a few people complaining about good tires having poor responsiveness and trashing them when the reality is they crammed a 225 on a 7" wheel because the internet said it was faster than a 215.
I've seen RE71R's on 7" in person (autox), but here's pics of MPSS, Azenis, and ZISS for anyone interested in what I'm talking about. I'm not saying it's a bad decision, just realize you're giving up feel & responsiveness for contact patch, which imo is silly if you're not trying to set a fast time.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=46
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=55
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=41
But this is all a moot point given that the OP looks to be getting 17x7.5 which imo is good for a 225.