Tire Size for 17 X 8 Rims

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07-20-2003, 09:15 PM

ManualMaxima

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Tire Size for 17 X 8 Rims

I had a set of 17 X 7 rims on my car, and i used 225/45/17. I am going to buy some new beautiful rims, and they are 17 X 8 what tire size would be reccomended? 235/45/17? 235/40/17?

07-20-2003, 11:14 PM

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i'd go with 235/45's just my opinion that 245 will be slightly too big

07-21-2003, 01:40 AM

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I'd stay within the plus sizing guidelines, that way your speedometer stays correct and you won't loose power when going for bigger wheels.

07-21-2003, 06:56 AM

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Originally posted by nismos14
i'd go with 235/45's just my opinion that 245 will be slightly too big

07-21-2003, 08:54 PM

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I disagree with going 235's. Went with 245/45 on my 17x8's, its closer to the overall diameter of the original 225/50's than the 235's. They look good, no rubbing at all, and do fill up the wheel well nicely. Click on my homepage for lots of pictures. Also, here is tire size link to see what is closest to stock.

Mike

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html