biggest tire for 17x7?

[jonrice]

What the widst tire that fits on a 17x7 rim? i was thinking 215's but not sure. thanks for any info

[Matej]

225 or possibly 235, though 17x7 is terrible wheel size for a 240, and it will look even worse with balloon tires. That's just my opinion, no offense.

[93240]

What the widst tire that fits on a 17x7 rim? i was thinking 215's but not sure. thanks for any info


I have 17x7 5Ziegen wheels w/ Eibach Sportlines and KYB-AGX struts.

Currently, I'm running 215/45/17 on the front and 245/45/17 on the rear.

It all depends on the offset of your wheels and suspension upgrades and if you're running a staggered pattern as I am. I'm about maxed out on the front and rear.

The 215, the sidewall is almost straight up from the lip of the wheel. The 245 is bulged quite a bit. I've auto-x on this tire combo and it did great.

If you're looking for a wide tire that will still clear your strut/fenders, etc...and run the same pattern tire all around, you may want to go with a 235/40/17 or even a 235/35/17, if it's available. If you run a 235/40/17, you might have to put some 1/4" spacers on the front.

[OptionZero]

no tires
save the money, get wheels

[TheSquidd]

no tires
save the money, get wheels

:bigok:

Yup. Do it.

[axiomatik]

215 is just about perfectly square on a 7 inch wide wheel. the wider you go, the more sidewall flex you will get.

[azndoc]

Damn for a moment there I thought this was a honda forum.

17x7 on a 240 is no good.

LOLz

I would suggest unless you really love those wheels then just sell them and get something staggered. Just my opinion.

GL

[DrEaM MaKeR]

I have 225 on my 17x7 and they are square

[93240]

Depends on the look and set-up you are after. If you want stretched go for 205, squared 215 or 225 or even bulged 235 to 245.

I wouldn't recommend anything more than 245. Me personally, I would go with 235. 245 is a bit much, but when you are in a bind and 245 ZR rated tires are available for $0, you go for it. Or if your mommy buys everything for you, go with the 5-lug swap with staggered wheels, stretched tires and drift that bitch. Don't forget your SR20 (only because it's the popular thing to do).

[240on430]

is 235 square on a 7.5"?

[crozzover69]

I really need new rims, I bought some 17x7's :loco: when i was in Highschool and they were aight' but yeah dude saving money is the way to go. My bro got a great deal on (2) 17x10's and (2) 17x9's doing a group buy or something.

[The Chad]

I was given (for free) a set of 17x7's as my 1st set of after market wheels and I was running 225's in the rear and 215's in the front...looked like crap, then i purchased some 17x9's all around (group buy)...235-245's look much better in the fenders of my S14. My opinion is to save your money on tires, and buy something that can wrap something wider. :)

[swayray]

i managed to force fit 255/40/17 on a 17x7 wheel and it looked like crap...

i don't have any pics but it kinda looks like this: (315/35zr17 on a 17x8)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n3/swayray/misc/DSCN0966.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n3/swayray/misc/DSCN0967.jpg

[The Chad]

i managed to force fit 255/40/17 on a 17x7 wheel and it looked like crap...

i don't have any pics but it kinda looks like this: (315/35zr17 on a 17x8)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n3/swayray/misc/DSCN0966.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n3/swayray/misc/DSCN0967.jpg

You have more patience than I :) I tried a set of 255's on my friend's 17x7's and finally gave up on it at the shop. He was running a really low aspect as well which made the task more like wrapping an old lubed condom around someones bald head :)

[RPS13-Turbo]

I have 17x7 for m 240sx and I have spacers in the front. If theres no spacer the tire will rub the suspension. The back has no spacer but its fine. I'm running 205/45/17 wish it was 215.

[RiverCitySlim]

I'm looking to upgrade the wheels on my 240, and I haven't seen any specific fitments. I'm looking to run a staggered setup with 225/45-17's in the front and 255/40-17's in the rear. Can anyone suggest what offset, rim width and backspacing would allow this to fit? Or even something similar?

[IStop4NoMan]

I had 235/40/17 on some 17x7 rims. they looked like crap, and i had to get some small spacers for the front to clear the struts. with a 1/4 spacer, i had about 3mm of space from the struts. get some new rims!