Official Wheel and Tire Fitment Thread

[rdss]

Eric is running a 5mm DDM spacer to get his tires flush. It probably wont hurt your situation either, you might find that the 245 tire and 5mm spacer you might hit the fender lip though.... But, you will be the first, have your parts ready for fitment at the tires shop (Discount Tire is great for that!) and just see what works.

Indeed. Eibachs are on the short list!lol I just have a few more exhaust mods to do before going on to "Looks"......

 

[JaSonic]

yeah, i really like discount tire. unfortunately, the closest is about 2 hours away. lol I might keep it safe, and go with 235's from tirerack.com. they mount and balance for free, so i can install and go to the nearest shop for alignment.

 

[rdss]

Here is Eric's set up, 17x7.5et42 with DDM Spacers. With an 8" wide wheel you might not need the spacers.

 

[JaSonic]

yeah, i'm thinking i won't need them either.

 

[Wong]

what size tires would you guys recommend for rims that are 17x8 42et? I'm thinking 245/45?

edit: tire rack recommends 205/50.

picking up my 17x8 wheels today and I am running a 205/45 - but I am going for a stretched tire. If you dont like that look a 215 or 225 would be a good size (IMHO)

 

[JaSonic]

picking up my 17x8 wheels today and I am running a 205/45 - but I am going for a stretched tire. If you dont like that look a 215 or 225 would be a good size (IMHO)

post up some pics when you can please!opcorn:

 

[Wong]

post up some pics when you can please!opcorn:

They wont be mounted till next week - I get the wheels today and then have to take to the machine shop to have them drilled for our lug pattern. but I will post up as soon as I get them mounted.

If you check out ZT's sonic, He runs a 17x8 with a 30et and a 205/45

 

[JaSonic]

ok cool. thanks!

 

[Inferno]

Looking to pick up a set of 17x7.5 with a +38 offset and 235/45/17s do you guys think ill rub later on down the road if I lower w/o coilovers.?

 

[Eric Smit]

Looking to pick up a set of 17x7.5 with a +38 offset and 235/45/17s do you guys think ill rub later on down the road if I lower w/o coilovers.?

nope, not with just springs.


-Eric Smit

 

[Opticon]

You could have a slight sidewall rub at that offset with that wide of a tire (depending on the sidewall design). But I personally wouldn't run more than a 215 on a 7.5" rim for asthetic reasons alone.

235mm is 9.25"... on a 7.5" rim? Throw in a tire with a beefy rim protector and that's chubby rubber city.

 

[Eric Smit]

You could have a slight sidewall rub at that offset with that wide of a tire (depending on the sidewall design). But I personally wouldn't run more than a 215 on a 7.5" rim for asthetic reasons alone.

235mm is 9.25"... on a 7.5" rim? Throw in a tire with a beefy rim protector and that's chubby rubber city.

I'm lowered with a 17x7.5 et 40 with a
5mm spacer and a 235/45.


-Eric Smit

 

[Opticon]

He's talking about tucking the tire with coilovers down the road. His sidewall is theoretically at the same position as mine (offset 42mm - 19mm adapter + 15mm more tire width) = 38mm. And I rub in the back over bumps when the tire tucks.

Also, your tires look chubby... Mr. fatty fat tire guy.

 

[Sega357]

Offset and tire choice help

Previously I owned a 2002 Pontiac sunfire and I wanna keep the same rims. It's 5x100. I ordered my bolt adapters today 5x105 to 5x100 and the guy told me that they were 1" thick... The wheels are the Urban racing type 8, 18x7 with a +40 offset. All I need to order is my tires now and, and that's where I need help. I'm tryna make sure I don't run into a rubbing problem, cause thats +63 offset, from the tire or rim so I'm considering 215/40.... Or 225/40 what do y'all think is best? Anyone else in my situation?

 

[Wong]

With that spacer and that offset you will poke.

As far as the tire, a 225 of a 7 wide will look like a balloon. I wouldnt run anything over a 215. My preference would be a 205...but thats my style.

 

[Eric Smit]

Previously I owned a 2002 Pontiac sunfire and I wanna keep the same rims. It's 5x100. I ordered my bolt adapters today 5x105 to 5x100 and the guy told me that they were 1" thick... The wheels are the Urban racing type 8, 18x7 with a +40 offset. All I need to order is my tires now and, and that's where I need help. I'm tryna make sure I don't run into a rubbing problem, cause thats +63 offset, from the tire or rim so I'm considering 215/40.... Or 225/40 what do y'all think is best? Anyone else in my situation?

25.2mm in an inch. that's 65 offset. you'll poke for sure.

if you don't ever lower it I'd say get the 225. if you plan on lowering it, you're going to need a hell of a stretch.

 

[$ub$onic]

Its 25.4= 1 inch

 

[Eric Smit]

Its 25.4= 1 inch

my bad.

 

[$ub$onic]

Anytime

 

[mitdr774]

But I personally wouldn't run more than a 215 on a 7.5" rim for asthetic reasons alone.

235mm is 9.25"... on a 7.5" rim? Throw in a tire with a beefy rim protector and that's chubby rubber city.

16X6 wheel, 225/50/16 tire.