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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by kryuenger, Nov 7, 2007.

  1. kryuenger

    kryuenger New Member

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    which would any of you prefer. i have a 17x7 wheel but i dont know which would be better to wrap them in...???

    215/45 17

    or

    205/45 17
     
    #1 kryuenger, Nov 7, 2007
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kryuenger @ Nov 6 2007, 09:33 PM) [snapback]535977[/snapback]</div>
    215/45/17 would be the best to maintain factory tire diameter and is likely to have the largest contact patch. You will likely see a drop in mpg but the handling and "feel" of the car will be drastically improved.

    I had the Kumho Ecsta ASX's in that size and they worked awesome but I'm conducting a test to see how badly they effected my gas milage. So far it doesn't look good. :(
     
    #2 F8L, Nov 7, 2007
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    I recently decided i want the 215 45 17 combo.. but is see someone online selling different sized sets. 215 45 17 in front and 245-45-17 rear.. the 245-45-17 is huge and i wonder if trac would let it work on my prius or would the mph difference at high speeds cause problems...
     
    #3 V8Cobrakid, Nov 10, 2007
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