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who's lowered an ST184 and put on 17"s ?
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Tue, 10 August 2004 02:57
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I've got my wheels coming, so I kinda need to know how well 215/45/R17 tyres fit in the celica guards, especially once I've lowered it a touch (2-4cm?) as well.
-Who's been down this road?
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Newcastle
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July 2003
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Re: who's lowered an ST184 and put on 17"s ?
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Tue, 10 August 2004 04:25
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why not use a 215/40/17 this is prettymuch an exact match to the stock tyre and it definantly fits under no probs. i havent got min lowered but the 215/40/17 fits perfectly
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Re: who's lowered an ST184 and put on 17"s ?
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Tue, 10 August 2004 05:41
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From what I've been told by a coupla tyre places:
The 40-series 215x17" is way expensive, because it's rarer than the 45-series, and it needs double-layer sidewalls to get the load rating required by law, to match the Celica's original equipment tyres. Of course, the thing only weighs 1150kg, so load ratings shouldn't ever be a problem in the real world. Still, the law's the law.
The 45-series JUSSSST scrapes in the load rating with a regular sidewall, and is more common. Also. I want the extra diameter if it fits o.k, to bring down my highway-cruise r.p.m. - currently 3,000rpm @ 100km/h !!! the 45-series should be about 6% bigger than original equipment, which will be handy for economy and engine lif, methinks.
How does your ride loook with 17's at standard ride-height, toof? got pictures anywhere?
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Newcastle
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July 2003
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Melbourne
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June 2004
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Re: who's lowered an ST184 and put on 17"s ?
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Tue, 10 August 2004 06:08
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Are you sure that's standard height? hasn't sagged? maybe it's the chrome lips, but my silver coupe looks like it's got a good 2-3cm more clearance over the tyres than your sillycar. Nice work though bro 
I've got.... hang on....(runs out to car)..... The same F1's on the front, but in 14", 195/60. $145 each. of course, they're knackered now. hence the new wheel + tyre package headed my way.
I've been quoted a meagre $155 each for Falken ZE-326 tyres, or the same F1's for $190, in 45-series. I don't really wanna pay any more than the bare minimum for the rears, and I'll shell out what I have to for front tyres that brake well in the wet and the dry.
I don't have anything against grip, just that I'd rather be sideways............................
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July 2003
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Re: who's lowered an ST184 and put on 17"s ?
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Tue, 10 August 2004 08:27
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the f1's are a fantastic tyre esp for the price. like i said you should be able tog et the 215/40 for less then $200 and they are a perfect fit.
it is possible that it has sagged a little but it definantly has not been lowered per say.
dont skimp on tyres. put good tyres on and get sideways just have more fun in the process 
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June 2004
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Re: who's lowered an ST184 and put on 17"s ?
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Tue, 10 August 2004 23:40
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For sure, the front tyres will be Ace, but the rears don't matter a damn, coz they don't do sh!t in FWD cars!
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