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17'x7" wheels
i just bought a set 17x7 wheels with a 40 offset and im wondering how big of tires i can put on the rear and on the front also my car has eibach spring on it
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not sure offhand, but I think that's been asked recently. Do a search for in this section and the archive section for "offset" or "spacing" or "17x7" and you should see the post ![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Other then looks I have never been able to overwhelm the tire/wheel combination that I have![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The rain doesn't phase them, dry traction is beyond the chassis capabilites and they never rub, so if it's looks your after keep checking or testing to find out the biggest combination possible, other wise get the 215-45r's and enjoy the ride
Other then looks I have never been able to overwhelm the tire/wheel combination that I have
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The rain doesn't phase them, dry traction is beyond the chassis capabilites and they never rub, so if it's looks your after keep checking or testing to find out the biggest combination possible, other wise get the 215-45r's and enjoy the ride
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Originally posted by RETed
225/45/17 is the correct +1 size.  Anything other than that will throw off the speedo (215's are off) or be too big for the fronts (225 max up front).
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225/45/17 is the correct +1 size.  Anything other than that will throw off the speedo (215's are off) or be too big for the fronts (225 max up front).
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Originally posted by asherwood
Ted, you sure about the 215's being off size, I was pretty sure that when I measured them against my stock 205-60r15's the were pretty much an exact height match...
Ted, you sure about the 215's being off size, I was pretty sure that when I measured them against my stock 205-60r15's the were pretty much an exact height match...
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I think 215's would be a better fit for a 7" width rim. I had 215/45/17's on a '91 N/A w/RB springs/bars and Tokico non-adjustables on 17x7.5's and it cornered VERY well. You're also going to have reduced clearance problem possibilities up front with 215's.
I'm pretty sure 225 is the max recommended width for a 7" wheel.
Here's some comparison info for you:
Diameter/Revs per mile
205/55/16: 24.9"/811
215/45/17: 24.6"/819
225/45/17: 25.0"/808
I'm pretty sure 225 is the max recommended width for a 7" wheel.
Here's some comparison info for you:
Diameter/Revs per mile
205/55/16: 24.9"/811
215/45/17: 24.6"/819
225/45/17: 25.0"/808
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Originally posted by chris-reed
what are the widest 17's you can put on your care safely like 17by______ in the front and 17by_______ in the rear, and what offset on those and what size tires, im getting ready to order my advans
what are the widest 17's you can put on your care safely like 17by______ in the front and 17by_______ in the rear, and what offset on those and what size tires, im getting ready to order my advans
springs
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tire brand (some sidewalls bulge more than others)
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i dunno, stock for now, then prop kyb from k2rd then a 1.5inch drop from someone, and camber plates, and I havent decided on tires yet, the wheels are slightly expensive, so only the best tires to match....... what do you think a good street tire would be? And i was thinking about running 17-7front and 17-8 rear.
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Originally posted by chris-reed
the wheels are slightly expensive, so only the best tires to match....... what do you think a good street tire would be?
the wheels are slightly expensive, so only the best tires to match....... what do you think a good street tire would be?
Michelin Pilot Sport
Pirelli PZero Rosso
Toyo Proxes T1-S (good for wet, just about on par with the above on dry, but the most affordable of the bunch)
I've had some PZeros before and they are some GRIPPY ****'s...
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im getting ready to order my advans
im getting ready to order my advans
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Bridgestone Potenza SO-3 (good for wet)
Michelin Pilot Sport
Pirelli PZero Rosso
Toyo Proxes T1-S (good for wet, just about on par with the above on dry, but the most affordable of the bunch)
Bridgestone Potenza SO-3 (good for wet)
Michelin Pilot Sport
Pirelli PZero Rosso
Toyo Proxes T1-S (good for wet, just about on par with the above on dry, but the most affordable of the bunch)
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Originally posted by lowrider65
can i fit 225/45 under the rear with 17x7 with 40 offset
can i fit 225/45 under the rear with 17x7 with 40 offset
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I have the Falken Azenis 225/45 R17 on all four 17X7 rims and they clear with no rubbing. The front however is rather close. There is less than half an inch clearance between the strut/spring and the sidewall of the tire. When I get new shoes, I'll probably get 215/45 R17's
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