Kevon1

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What is the Best tire size for 17 x 8 rims 40mm offset? Tire rack recomends 215/50/17 is there not a bigger or should I say better tire size to run on this size rim? Can we run 245/45/17 tires safely on 5th gen max with this size rim?

SEmy2K2go

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By the tire size and questions your asking, I'm assuming you're asking about the OEM wheels. Those are 17x7 and widest I've seen that guys are using are 235/45/17's. OEM size is 225/50/17.

Kevon1

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No they are not factory wheels. They are 17 x 8 40mm offset 5x114.3 lug pattern by Mille Miglea.

SEmy2K2go

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I would think that you would be able to use 245/40/17 or even 245/35/17's in that case.

limsandy

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Use 235/45/17....


~limsandy

03BlkSETE

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I have 17 by 7.5 and can safely run 245/45/17 and so can you. Plug your rim size into the calculator i the link below to get a good idea of what you could run. Their used to be a great Tire and Rim Association chart available but the link doesn't work any more.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCal...?action=submit

SEmy2K2go

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Yep, limsandy is right...I just found some wheel/tire packages where 17x8's come with 235's. Thanks for the correction.

ZIPPIN

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anyone tried that size on 18's?? we have bad roads here in indy. very bumpy. i am getting some 18's, but do not want 35 or 40. do you think it would rub with 45's?? i have 55's on stock 17's. helps with the wheel gap too. but i am lowering it when i get wheels...

limsandy

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I dont know...... you can get away with it, but I highly recommend 235/245/255 with 40 series size for 18" wheels.


~limsandy

Kevon1

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I decided to go with the 235/45/17 Pirelli P Zero Nero m/s due to the excellent ratings in tire rack .Limsandy thanks for the know how.

Ammi

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Good choice