Max width tire for SSR Comps. 17X8.5
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Max width tire for SSR Comps. 17X8.5
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Right now I'm sitting at 225/45/17, but that's the stock size (this if for my Audi, and you guys are far more helpful than the Audi forums are), on a 7.5" rim.
I'm bound to be able to get a larger footprint on a rim that's 1" wider.
I'm pretty dumb to the math of this, so any help is much appreciated.
Thanks,
-E
Right now I'm sitting at 225/45/17, but that's the stock size (this if for my Audi, and you guys are far more helpful than the Audi forums are), on a 7.5" rim.
I'm bound to be able to get a larger footprint on a rim that's 1" wider.
I'm pretty dumb to the math of this, so any help is much appreciated.
Thanks,
-E
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Go to www.tirerack.com
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Um...okay.
The wheels are 17X8.5, not 9.5.
And tirerack recommends the stock tire size, 225/45/17.
So...I'm back where I started, which is why I posted here.
Any other takers?
-E
The wheels are 17X8.5, not 9.5.
And tirerack recommends the stock tire size, 225/45/17.
So...I'm back where I started, which is why I posted here.
Any other takers?
-E
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Oh, Tire Rack is conservative. 255/40-17 on 9.5 x 17, 42-mm offset will work. They show the 9.5 x 17 as a rear fitment only option.
If you want, run a staggered fitment. 235/45-17 on 8.5 x 17, and 265/40-17 on 9.5 x 17. Those are Tire Rack acceptable fitments.
If you want, run a staggered fitment. 235/45-17 on 8.5 x 17, and 265/40-17 on 9.5 x 17. Those are Tire Rack acceptable fitments.