Hey I just bought new rims for my 1987 NA, they are 17" but have no tires. What size of tires do i need? I was thinking about 215/45/17 What is the largest I could go without a collision with my fender. LOL this is going to be a HUGE change from 14"!!!!!! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/boink.gif
|
Those SHOULD fit but not 100% sure. I know people put 245's on their cars.
Bueller?? |
Thanks for the reply but Im really concerned about the thickness of the tire,
205/45/17 <----- The 45 in this discription, I think that 45 is for 16". Im guessing that 40 series is good for 17" But im note sure https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/BURNOUT.gif |
I have 205/40/17's and I don't like them, they look like rubber bands and the ride is too rough.. I'd go with 215/45/17's next time and maybe 225 or 235 in the back
|
Without knowing the width and offset of your wheels, it's hard to say.
Post that info and then we'll go from there. |
i know you need 17'
|
Originally Posted by wopa20' date='Jul 2 2003, 08:57 AM
Hey I just bought new rims for my 1987 NA, they are 17" but have no tires. What size of tires do i need? I was thinking about 215/45/17 What is the largest I could go without a collision with my fender. LOL this is going to be a HUGE change from 14"!!!!!! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/boink.gif
Assuming you have 40mm offset (probably get away with +-5mm) you'll be fine as far as fitment. |
I have a +40 offset, according to several internet sites 17" with +40 offset is correct but they dont mention anything about the tires. Would a 45 series be ok? The 40 series are just bloody expensive!
|
215/45/17 would be the best with out any rub. dont go 40 its to skinky and will ride much different. 215 is widest without rub on front. but u could go wider on the rear if u dont car about rotating the tires cuz when u rotate u'd have to get new tires
|
Thanks for the reply
|
Originally Posted by rx7greg' date='Jul 3 2003, 08:46 PM
215/45/17 would be the best with out any rub. dont go 40 its to skinky and will ride much different. 215 is widest without rub on front. but u could go wider on the rear if u dont car about rotating the tires cuz when u rotate u'd have to get new tires
|
i am running a 235 45 17 up front and 255 45 17 out back. The rear is a little taller than i would have liked, but my car is lowered and i have no rubbing issues. This is with +38 offset front and rear.
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:51 AM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands