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Originally Posted by ope126
I hate that the Zetec now has a 17x7" rim and now runs 215/45R17 95W tyres...
According to tirerack a 215/50R17 can be a rim between 6.0 - 7.5" with a 7.0" ideal. Whereas a 235/45R17 can be on a rim between 7.5 - 9.0" with a 8.0" ideal.
What is the width of the previous MA/MB 17" wheels???
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So I decided to do some more investigation and have spoken to RACQ Technical and they have advised that as the 215/50R17 94W has a rolling diameter of 648mm and the 235/45R17 97W has a rolling diameter of 644mm (4mm difference) they should be fine to use as the load rating is higher and the speed rating is the same.
I spoke with Ford Australia, but they could not assist and told me to talk to my local dealer. I have spoken to a few and all have mentioned that there should be no dramas...
Now the search for 235/45R17 97W tyres begins...