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Old 03-01-2016, 07:08 AM   #1
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Are you running the 225/45/17's on the stock rims? The recommended rim width for that size is 7.5 at the narrowest, but the stock rims size is 7.0.

If you are running the stock rim size, have you noticed any issues with the slightly too-narrow rims with those tires? Do they rollover on the rim when running hard?
7" are fine, at least with my Dunlop Star Spec and Sumi HTR ZIII in 225/45-17
Go to Tirerack and look at the tire specs and you will see that the rim width range is 7"-8" or 8.5" for 225/45

I tracked both and no rollover issues
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