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hot66
March 9th 2003, 04:53
anyone know the diameter of a 17" rim fitted with a 205/40?

just want to do some gearbox calcs

thanks

Steve C
March 9th 2003, 06:17
Hi

My Falken listing says 596 mm, but this can vary with rim width and manafacturer.

Steve C

hot66
March 9th 2003, 10:56
thanks :D

Superman
March 9th 2003, 11:11
17 x 25.4 = 431.8mm
205 x .40 = 82.0mm
82.0 x 2 = 164.0mm
431.8 + 164.0 = 595.8mm

Overall diameter is 595.8mm or 23.46"

Then again what Steve said was close enough :silly:

Steve C
March 10th 2003, 01:40
Hey James, this is German look, what are doing talking in inches?