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05zx5,Aug 9 2005, 02:06 AM Wrote:Looks nice they look big for 17's.
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The 17s look big because they are shod with 205/40/17 rubber. These tires do not have much sidewall height and to properly fill the wheel well you will need something like a 2" drop. I believe dabigmandan had the same size tires on 17s with a 1.5" drop and he was disappointed with the look.

IMO 205/45/17 would have been a better choice for rubber size. These are much closer to the stock rolling diameter (i.e. speedometer will read closer to actual.) Plus, the slighter taller sidewall will fill the wheel well better and provide a little more cushioning for those northern roads.

Otherwise, nothing improves the look of a sedan better than bigger rims. :)