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May 1, 2008 | 02:16 PM

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205/40/17

I am looking at tires for my new S-lites. I just realized the Kumho MX tires I have from my old car, nearly un-used, are a 205/40/17. Will that fit and be relatively safe to run on this rim?

May 1, 2008 | 03:08 PM

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Safe? Probably. The 205/40 is 3.34% smaller than the stock 205/45 so you'll have some speedometer issues. Just make sure the load rating is adequate.

May 1, 2008 | 03:14 PM

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Load rating is at 84. Is that too low? The Falken tires on the wheels right now are 87.

May 1, 2008 | 03:23 PM

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I'd think you should be ok. On Tire Rack's site, a lot of the 215/40-17s have an 83 load rating, and lots of folks run that size.

May 1, 2008 | 03:48 PM

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Sweet! Looks like I'll have some good summer rubber after all!

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