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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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wheel width ???

hi
i have a hhr lt2 2007.what is the width of mags in 17 chrome,
i measure from the exterior of the wheel and i have 8 inchs
inside my door i have a sticker and its 17x6.5????

because i will put 245 45 17 on these mags

thanks and im bad in english
Old Feb 28, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Go with the information provided by the sticker, rim width is measured from the inside edge of the beads, see the attached diagram for an example.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:12 AM
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Hello pat hhr - what is the current size tire you have on your HHR???
The OEM tire size for that model with the 17 inch rims should be 215/50R17.
A 215/50-17 size tire will fit rims with a width between 6 to 7.5 inches.
Which makes sense if the tire sticker on your HHR states a rim size of 17x6.5 inches.
However, the 245/45-17 tire that you wish to put on the OEM rim might just not work.
A 245/45-17 tire will fit rims with a width of 7.5 to 9 inches.
Your OEM rims are 1 inch to narrow to accommodate the 245/45-17 tire at the minimum rim width required.
I would suggest if you want the 245/45-17 tires - buy new rims that have a wider cross-section to accommodate the tire you want.
Best of luck
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 07:16 AM
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It's 6.5, I've got the same rims. 245/45 would not fit. I've got 225/50 on mine, don't think I would try to go wider than that.
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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235 45 is it fit ?

thanks
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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Doubt it.... recommended wheel width is 8.0-9.5 for a 235/45R17 Yokohama.... other tire manufacturers would be similar.


http://www.yokohamatire.com/customer...ing_width.aspx
Old Mar 1, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by pat hhr
235 45 is it fit ?

thanks
That's a little bit too big for optimal fitment
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