[erikjthomas]

17 X 7.5 SPORT TUNING T23 - 48mm offset


245/45R-17 FIRESTONE FIREHAWK INDY 500 XL

I'd like to go with 255/45 on my next purchase and felt around the wheel wells turned in both directions and there is at least 1" of clearance width-wise. The 245/45s I have now are 9.6" wide and the 255/45s would be just 10" wide so I'd only be adding .2" to each side which seems like a no brainer. But I wondered if anyone else has tried 255/45s on 7.5" rims with 48mm offset?

 

[kev604]

17 X 7.5 SPORT TUNING T23 - 48mm offset
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245/45R-17 FIRESTONE FIREHAWK INDY 500 XL
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I'd like to go with 255/45 on my next purchase and felt around the wheel wells turned in both directions and there is at least 1" of clearance width-wise. The 245/45s I have now are 9.6" wide and the 255/45s would be just 10" wide so I'd only be adding .2" to each side which seems like a no brainer. But I wondered if anyone else has tried 255/45s on 7.5" rims with 48mm offset?

At a 7.5 wide wheel max recommended width tire is 235 at 245 your already oversized 255 way too wide to properly sit on a 7.5 wheel.

https://www.tyresizecalculator.com/tyre-wheel-calculators/tyre-size-for-rim-size-width-calculator

 

[kev604]

Oversized tire just as bad as having an undersized tire.

 

[Macgyver]

Yeah it pinches it and wont handle correctly. Probably roll the sidewall easier.

 

[TucsonJuke]

 

[Macgyver]

Oh nice brakes

 

[TucsonJuke]

Thanks. They're MGP brake covers. For issues of safety, I probably will remove and sell on eBay.

 

[Macgyver]

Thanks. They're MGP brake covers. For issues of safety, I probably will remove and sell on eBay.

Why is that ?

 

[TucsonJuke]

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Why is that ?

Guy at work says they can come loose and cause major damage. I wonder if anyone has had such happen here in this forum?

 

[kev604]

Why is that ?

It’s a cover that goes over your brakes usually over the stock brakes to give it BBK look. Didn't realize they are actually quite expensive.

Products for 2015 Nissan Juke

MGP brake caliper covers are made with Aerospace Grade Aluminum. Easy to install. Reduces brake dust and dissipates heat. A great alternative to caliper paint!

www.calipercovers.com

 

[TucsonJuke]

It’s a cover that goes over your brakes usually over the stock brakes to give it BBK look. Didn't realize they are actually quite expensive.

Products for 2015 Nissan Juke

MGP brake caliper covers are made with Aerospace Grade Aluminum. Easy to install. Reduces brake dust and dissipates heat. A great alternative to caliper paint!

www.calipercovers.com

I think Macgyer was wondering why I would take them off and sell them.

 

[TucsonJuke]

I think Macgyer was wondering why I would take them off and sell them.

Here's an article on why not to use them: Here's Why You Shouldn't Go Along With The Caliper Cover Fad

 

[Macgyver]

Oh Gotcha.

I painted calipers b4. Its actually pretty easy and holds up very well. Duplicolor makes a great Caliper Paint.