Hey, I was wondering what tire size you all prefer with 17" rims? The stock 215/50/17 or something else? Any input/opinions would be appreciated. Thanks
#31965, "RE: 17" tire size?" In response to Reply # 0
It all depends on what width rim you have to work with. Personally would go with a 225/45, right now I have prada spec II 215/45's and I don't think they fill out the wheel well enough and could use some more width.
#31967, "RE: 17" tire size?" In response to Reply # 3
Personally I prefer a 205/45/17 on a 17x7 wheel because the shoulder of the tire is square on the wheel. There is no stretching. The shoulder being squared out like this does make the ride a bit rougher, but it gives a better feel for the road.
#31968, "RE: 17" tire size?" In response to Reply # 4
I'm running 245/45/r17s on 17*8 rims 35mm offset, and I'm lowered. I don't know how much I am lowered, however I have 1 finger fender gap front and rear. The car does not rub on full turns either.
a 45 profile is kinda high however for some people and i do feel that a 40 series would look better.
#31969, "RE: 17" tire size?" In response to Reply # 5
I've got 235/45r17's on factory Evo 8 17x8 wheels. no rubbing but they do just miss the uprights by a hair or two. I like how they feel (when the car is running)
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#32193, "RE: 17" tire size?" In response to Reply # 7
Originally posted by boostdtalon so i'm guessing from what i just read 255/40's on a stock evo rim might be too much for an Eclipse. could i fit them with rolled fenders?
I'd be more concerned with the tire rubbing the knuckle upright on the backside with that width on an Evo wheel. my 235/45's are a hair away from rubbing on Evo wheels
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#32238, "RE: 17" tire size?" In response to Reply # 9
I have a quick question...can 225/45/17's fit both 17x7 and 17x8 rims satisfactorily? Reason being I want to just get new 225's now on my current 17x7 rims and then in a few months when I have more $$ I want to upgrade just the rims and re-use the same tires....so I was wondering if 225 would be a nice "bridge" between the two rim widths?
