Fit?

[JPsBored]

Looking to get new Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S but only have the 235/45/17

Will these fit my 2000 Sport V8?

If so what will be the difference between those and stock 235/50/17?

 

[SoonerLS]

They'll fit, but the sidewall will be shorter, so you'll have a rougher ride, and your speedo will be off (it'll read higher than you're actually going). The speedo can be recalibrated; how much rougher the ride will be, and whether or not you'll like it, is another question entirely.

 

[beaups]

do they have 245/45? that would bring the sidewall back pretty close to stock and be a little bit wider. I think that would be the best compromise if you can get them.

 

[JPsBored]

Tires

do they have 245/45? that would bring the sidewall back pretty close to stock and be a little bit wider. I think that would be the best compromise if you can get them.

Thanks for the help, I much rather keep the ride way it is,,lol sport isnt that soft as it is,,lol

245/45 sounds nice, lil wider would be cool,, protect wheels lil better from those damn curbs,,lol

maybe 235/45 on front,, and 245/45 on back? think that would keep the ride pretty close to stock? look lil better too

 

[beaups]

then your tires would be diff heights and would possibly freak out the traction control system.

 

[JattGary]

how about Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 245/50ZR-17 99W DIR
anyone know if this tire will fit the 02 v8 LSE?

 

[beaups]

245's will be 1 cm wider than stock. shouldn't be much of an issue fitting. HOWEVER, a 245/50 is TALLER than a 235/50 (albeit slightly). So, your speedo will be slightly off and you'll have a slightly taller tire.

 

[lux1203]

what is the widest tire the 17 inch rims will hold width wise? any ideas?

 

[HyeLifeLS]

I had 255/45/17s when I had my 17s on. Fits perfectly.

what is the widest tire the 17 inch rims will hold width wise? any ideas?

 

[02V8Sport]

what is the widest tire the 17 inch rims will hold width wise? any ideas?

I have 255/45/17's on my car now. Check my photo garage. They look pretty mean in person compared to the skinny 235/50's.

My 02 and my 04 in the photo garage both have the 255/45's on the stock rims.