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basslover911 · 02-14-2009, 01:51 PM

Hey quick question...

I gave yall all 215/50/17's.. do you think it will be fine to run 205/45/17's?

They are 2lbs lighter, and $20 cheaper... ? I know the speedo will be off 4% but should I do it or just stick with the 50 sidewall?

PLEASE PLEASE HELP IM BUYING TODAY...!

02-14-2009, 01:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
basslover911 Master EcoModder Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 356 Silver Turtle - '02 Ford Focus Zx3 90 day: 38.83 mpg (US) Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hey quick question... I gave yall all 215/50/17's.. do you think it will be fine to run 205/45/17's? They are 2lbs lighter, and $20 cheaper... ? I know the speedo will be off 4% but should I do it or just stick with the 50 sidewall? PLEASE PLEASE HELP IM BUYING TODAY...!