17 inch rim tire size?

[mountaindew30oz]

ok i just bought some rims today, they will be here tomorrow and i know nothing about tires, what size tire do i need to get? the rims are 17s and i have dropzone springs about a 1.8-2.0 inch drop...

[TheGhostInTheMachine]

205/40/17

[crazy34]

that sounds bout right

[BernardZX2]

205/40/17 to maintain overall diameter.


How's that for service? 3 replies in as many minutes.

[mountaindew30oz]

thanks everyone....

[zxtwou2]

i've been running 215/40 R17's for 5...almost 6 years.

[NYRichyone]

i've been running 215/40 R17's for 5...almost 6 years.
Ditto, and they will handle MUCH better than the 205, and give a little rim protection. Are the rims 7 inch or 7.5 wide?

[mountaindew30oz]

Size Offset Backside Bolt Pattern
17X7 40 5 1/2 4x100 & 4x4.5

[TheGhostInTheMachine]

215's on a 40 offset will rub his strut.

[Jaybird]

Curious about the 215 width. Wouldn't that create an hourglasseffect and thereby making the tire "squish" on cornering? Or am I incorrect, and the 205 would need to stretch to fit the rim?

[TheGhostInTheMachine]

205 on a 7" wide rim is a good fit and the sidewall won't flex. 215 is a good fit as well, but may get a bit of sidewall flex (hence rubbing the strut with a 40mm offset).

[zxtwou2]

i had 215's on my wheels in alsaka...and they were 17x7 40mm...only rubbed on really bad bumps with passengers. i almost NEVER rub with the 42mm offset i have now.