Please help tire and rim size... searched

ahammer13 · 11-06-2007, 11:43 PM

Evening all,

I have searched through numerous threads and the whole tire/ wheel fitment thing just gets me so friggin confused.

I am looking to fit 17x7.5" wheels with 35mm offset on a coupe that has HFP suspension (0.8-1" drop)

I live in Vancouver and get a tonne (canadian spelling) of rain. I am looking to get some Goodyear Eagle F1 All seasons to combat mother nature. What size should i be looking for?

Tire rack has the following sizes

205/45ZR17
205/50ZR17
215/45ZR17
215/50ZR17
225/45ZR17
225/50ZR17

I figure anything 235 and up would be too big. Can anyone suggest which size would be best. I definitely don't want rubbing and I'm completely lost.

Thanks in advance!

***xxbodkinxx*** · 11-07-2007, 12:13 AM

215/45/17's are the safe route.

ahammer13 · 11-07-2007, 01:07 AM

thanks for the quick reply! + rep.

Can you please explain what you mean by "the safe route?"

pgFA · 11-07-2007, 11:40 AM

Its the safe route because thats the stock tire size for si's.

***xxbodkinxx*** · 11-07-2007, 11:55 AM

Same tire diameter = speedo wont be off.

With that offset the 215 will be least likely to rub.

ahammer13 · 11-07-2007, 12:01 PM

Thanks for the help guys-- Like I said i just get lost in proper tire sizing!

11-06-2007, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
ahammer13 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Please help tire and rim size... searched Evening all, I have searched through numerous threads and the whole tire/ wheel fitment thing just gets me so friggin confused. I am looking to fit 17x7.5" wheels with 35mm offset on a coupe that has HFP suspension (0.8-1" drop) I live in Vancouver and get a tonne (canadian spelling) of rain. I am looking to get some Goodyear Eagle F1 All seasons to combat mother nature. What size should i be looking for? Tire rack has the following sizes 205/45ZR17 205/50ZR17 215/45ZR17 215/50ZR17 225/45ZR17 225/50ZR17 I figure anything 235 and up would be too big. Can anyone suggest which size would be best. I definitely don't want rubbing and I'm completely lost. Thanks in advance!

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11-07-2007, 12:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
*xxbodkinxx* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0%	215/45/17's are the safe route.

11-07-2007, 01:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
ahammer13 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks for the quick reply! + rep. Can you please explain what you mean by "the safe route?"

11-07-2007, 11:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
pgFA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Age: 27 Posts: 3,696 Paolo iTrader: 3 / 100%	Its the safe route because thats the stock tire size for si's.

11-07-2007, 11:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
*xxbodkinxx* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 978 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Same tire diameter = speedo wont be off. With that offset the 215 will be least likely to rub.

11-07-2007, 12:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
ahammer13 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 87 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for the help guys-- Like I said i just get lost in proper tire sizing!