Switching To 235/45/17
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Wicked Ace
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On mine, the last two sets of tires I used 235/55/17. The same as a CTS, they are more a more popular size, so cost less. I know the slam it to the ground faction will scream but so be it.
I noticed a better ride right off and handling seemed more neutral. The other side benefit is my speed is dead on when go by the roadside radar signs!
BTW...I have a set of seven spoke 17's with dust caps that I would like to be out of my shed.
FDR
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http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...ameter2=17&wheelwidth2=7.5&offset2=60#content
WillTheyFit is a great, simple resource with a diagram of the difference.
Why are you going with 45s? Stock 17s came with 235/50/17
WillTheyFit is a great, simple resource with a diagram of the difference.
Why are you going with 45s? Stock 17s came with 235/50/17
A local seller had a very nice set of wheels and tires that he had listed as fitting the LS. They came off a T-Bird. The offset was wrong though - 63mm.
Excellent calculator.
BTW - my calculation (3.2%) was almost spot on - and I did the math the old fashioned way.
FDR
Dedicated LVC Member
That isn't even noticeable. They will be set 3mm inward. That's what, 1/4"? That's assuming they're 7.5" wide though... Use the calculator I linked to if you can find the width of the wheels. Offset doesn't have to be an exact match
I guess I missed a good deal then. I used TireRack.com to find the offset by shopping for new wheels there and the offset they had was between 40-42.