Will 225/45 17 Fit on Stock GT Rim?

MadDog2020

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I can get some snow tires for a decent price with this size, do you think they will fit on a factory 2000 GT rim? I went to a tire size calc. site and it looks like it may throw the speedo off by 5%, which I am willing to deal with for the winter. I imagine that they will fit, just want to make sure...

-Thanks

 

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codyGT

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Any 17" will fit, It's more of a Look right / Diameter issue.

A 225 will be narrower thats why the diameter is diiferent. Instead of the tire going slightly past the rim it will now cup in.

 

Mike98GT

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The 225's will look like crap! I'm not kidding. If you get them, ask for paper next time your at the grocery store, you'll need it for your head.

 

hobbes80

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225s might be too small for the rim... your definitely putting the lips at risk for getting rashed by anything you drive close to.

 

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mrpositraction

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Being a 225, a lot of rim will be exposed for dings, for winter tires, I would want side protection in case you slide into a curb. Don't want to ding up your rim, aluminum dings pretty easily. IMO

 

MadDog2020

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Thanks for the input, I guess you talked me out of it. The stock rims are only for winter use, and they are not worth a whole lot of $$$, but I guess I better go with something closer to factory size.