Is This Tyre Size OK
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deano_182003
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Is This Tyre Size OK
Just bought a set of wheels 205 40 r17s for ma 1.4 any1 know if they will be ok my car isnt lowered a mate said they should be ok
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danthemann
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Re: Is This Tyre Size OK
they will be way too wide,and 17s looks terrible on a corsa..and will more than likely rub.
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LesterPiglet1
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Re: Is This Tyre Size OK
I know they aren't too wide as there was a B near me with the same combination. I don't have evidence myself but I was told they didn't rub, the corsa was not lowered.
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stonersgsi16v
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Re: Is This Tyre Size OK
mine is lowered 60mm front 70 rear and dont rub on 205 45 r17s they suite the corsa imo but you will notice a slight acceleration diffrence but better grip 
id upload a pic of mine but god know how anyone????
id upload a pic of mine but god know how anyone????-
stonersgsi16v
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Re: Is This Tyre Size OK
had to remove front innerarches and trim plastic arch a tad same wiv rear, fit uprated bump stops tho mine are taller than stock and even fully loaded no rubbing... try upload some pics.