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ivanstepul
11-12-2013, 12:57 AM
I have 17x7 inch wheels. which size is the most comfortable and sporty at the same time right now I'm riding 205/45/17. should I stick with that or go with 215/45/17 or 225/45/17 or 215/50/17 or 225/50/17????????? when I turn the steering wheel all the way I rub with the 205/45/17 will the other large sizes be considerably worse????
Bluevitz-rs
11-12-2013, 08:39 AM
Any of those other sizes will just make it worse. You'd need to go smaller like 205/40
fnkngrv
11-12-2013, 01:03 PM
Any of those other sizes will just make it worse. You'd need to go smaller like 205/40

Yup...I had 205/40/17s on my DxR 7" wheels and the car LOVED them. NEVER rubbed ever.
evo165
11-13-2013, 03:56 AM
The closest size to OEM spec is the 205/40/17. 100% no rub and look much more sportier due to lower profile. ;)
kimona
11-13-2013, 12:20 PM
If you're not lowered, 205/40/17's look very, very tiny. Stick with OEM size 205/45/17 with stock suspension. As long as you're running proper offset, the lock-to-lock rubbing is not serious.
ivanstepul
11-13-2013, 07:22 PM
If you're not lowered, 205/40/17's look very, very tiny. Stick with OEM size 205/45/17 with stock suspension. As long as you're running proper offset, the lock-to-lock rubbing is not serious.


Im lowered 2 inches and the ride is too stiff. if I get larger sidewall tires will that help maybe like a 205/50/17
kimona
11-13-2013, 11:12 PM
Im lowered 2 inches and the ride is too stiff. if I get larger sidewall tires will that help maybe like a 205/50/17

If you're lowered 2 inches, then 205/40's are probably the best fit... and a ride that's "too stiff" is the tradeoff.
evo165
11-14-2013, 03:14 AM
Im lowered 2 inches and the ride is too stiff. if I get larger sidewall tires will that help maybe like a 205/50/17

Lowered by 2inch... You'll get slight rub with 205/45/17. if you insist for 205/50/17, you gonna tear off your fender inner shield when you rub harder. :biggrin:

If your problem is really being too stiff, my advise is to revert back to stock springs and go OEM 205/45/17. If you wanna to have BEST of comfort and some look to remove the tires gap, go for 205/50/17.