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ZDan · 07-09-2022, 03:16 PM

I blistered the outside tread of the outside front at Palmer MA in a few places last weekend. I'd like to replace a couple of tires before heading to Thompson CT next weekend. Unfortunately the only size A052 I could run that's available (at Tire Rack anyway) is 215/45-17. I don't mind running this size at the back of the car, question is which wheels, factory 17x7.5, or 17x9 track wheels.

I normally run 235/45-17 or 245/40-17 on 17x9. 225/45-17 I'd have no qualms running on 9" width. 215/45-17s and I'm on the fence here...

A052s do like a little bit of stretch, I'm guessing 215 on 9" might be beneficial for grip and lap times. But it is an inch wider than max recommended...

Opinions?

07-09-2022, 03:16 PM	#1
ZDan Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: '23 BRZ Location: Providence, RI Posts: 4,672 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,011 Times in 2,097 Posts Mentioned: 85 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	215/45-17 Yok A052, on 17x9 or 17x7.5? I blistered the outside tread of the outside front at Palmer MA in a few places last weekend. I'd like to replace a couple of tires before heading to Thompson CT next weekend. Unfortunately the only size A052 I could run that's available (at Tire Rack anyway) is 215/45-17. I don't mind running this size at the back of the car, question is which wheels, factory 17x7.5, or 17x9 track wheels. I normally run 235/45-17 or 245/40-17 on 17x9. 225/45-17 I'd have no qualms running on 9" width. 215/45-17s and I'm on the fence here... A052s do like a little bit of stretch, I'm guessing 215 on 9" might be beneficial for grip and lap times. But it is an inch wider than max recommended... Opinions?