what tyre size for 17" x 8" rim

Pedro555

Pedro555

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Thinking about getting 17" x 8" rims for, my v4 sti type r

From what i can find out a lot of ye are running 215/45/17. Rubber on the 7" or 7.5 " rim but would 225/45/17 be the better option for the wider 8" rim,

Thanks
 
Re: what tyre size for 17" x 8" rim

215 45 17 on a classic Kieran
 
[quote author=scoobysub link=topic=44162.msg509645#msg509645 date=1425676004]
225 will usually rub on a classic so 215 is what lads use :thumbsup:
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Run 225 on the P1, no issues with 18s
 
[quote author=p1impreza link=topic=44162.msg509656#msg509656 date=1425677652]
[quote author=scoobysub link=topic=44162.msg509645#msg509645 date=1425676004]
225 will usually rub on a classic so 215 is what lads use :thumbsup:
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Run 225 on the P1, no issues with 18s
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Yeah I. See there's mixed views on this on other forums but on 17 rims I think ill go 215/45/17, I w a s just worried they'll be stretched a bit on a 8" wide rim
 
Re: what tyre size for 17" x 8" rim

Roll the arches is the other thing you could do Kieran. I'd be fierce worried about the paint being chipped or damaged doh
 
i ran 18s on a 8" rim with 215 tyres and they looked stretched if thats what you want,

225 suit the 8" rim alot better but you will have rubbing on the rear but only with a load or on hard cornering

i also ran 225 on 17s but only on track and same thing i got rubbing
 
[quote author=DUFFMAN™ link=topic=44162.msg509815#msg509815 date=1425748937]


225 suit the 8" rim alot better but you will have rubbing on the rear but only with a load or on hard cornering

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A slight different offset might cause or prevent this aswell
 
sound for feedback lads, is it a better idea to go 17 x 7 or 17 x 7.5 rim so over the 8 inch wide rim and play it safe at 215/45/17 :ponder2:
 
I'd go 7.5 myself to save any hassle.. Just be carefull of offset aswell..
 
[quote author=keith dublin link=topic=44162.msg509850#msg509850 date=1425761543]
Who has that car now Johnny
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It's don't know keith, I haven't seen it around
 
[quote author=KENC link=topic=44162.msg509852#msg509852 date=1425762006]
I'd go 7.5 myself to save any hassle.. Just be carefull of offset aswell..
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yeah i think ill go this route, thanks
 
[quote author=KENC link=topic=44162.msg509860#msg509860 date=1425768514]
Was that car not broke by your man Froggy?
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no, it was sold on
 
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