Tire sizes for 17" wheels?

[datsunfreak]

Looking at these tire sizes:

Stock tire diameter = approx. 24.7"

205/50-17 (25.1")

215/45-17 (24.6")

225/45-17 (25.0")

Looks like 215/45-17 would be best for me. I was just curious if anyone was running 225's (or wider), and if anyone had 17" wheels and wanted to share their tire size and experiences?

[240ZX]

Here's my set-up.......................215-40 x 17 front & 235-40 x 17 rear. Rim width front 8" rear 9". No clearance problems either!!!

[datsunfreak]

Well, I'm looking at these in a 17x7.5...

So it looks like a 215/45-17 is probably my best bet.

[240ZX]

There's always a number of variables to be concidered! Are you using the stock set-up, are you using coilovers, are the struts modified (shortened), are you using adjustable camber/caster plates........etc., etc.. What's your set-up darsunfreak?

[datsunfreak]

Basically stock... :classic:

Plans right now are sportier springs (not coil-overs), new shocks (KYB), the 17" wheels shown above (either adaptors or long studs and spacers), and that's about it. Eventually it may go to Ground Control coil-overs, but it's not likely at this time. It's a daily driver, not a race car.

[joedatsun]

240zx-

You must be using coil-overs to run 8" wide in front and 9" in the rear, right?

[240ZX]

joedatsun,

You are correct, regarding the coilover set-up. I have the Ground Control units with camber plate on 1.5" shortened struts. Front springs are 200 lbs x 10" free length and the rear are 275 lbs x 8" free lenght. (The 8" springs in the rear are necessary for proper clearance on the 17 x 9 wheels). I have no rub problems with the 235-40 x 17" tires however, there is not much room left in the rear with this set-up.