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Widebody · 10-30-2012, 09:27 PM

Anyone have 17x7.5? If so what size tires are you running. I'm not sure what size I should go with. Pictures are helpful. Thanks.

yellow2000S/R · 10-30-2012, 09:45 PM

205/40 is slightly "stretch" depending on the tire, some will almost be square. A 215/40 will be more square, or step up to a 225 and be full square. If you go wider, just make sure you drop down in sidewall size to offset.

I have 215/40 but they're on 8" wide so they have decent stretch.

Widebody · 10-30-2012, 09:48 PM

Ok thanks. I'm look for something that matches my 17x10 255/40's.

jpalamar · 11-15-2012, 02:41 PM

225 is the perfect width for a 7.5" wide wheel... but since this is TST I'm gonna say go with a 165.

Shipman · 11-15-2012, 02:52 PM

I have 225's and they fit perfect, when I bought them they had 205's and they were narrow with a stupid stretch, it looked stupid and killed functionality

yellow2000S/R · 11-15-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar

225 is the perfect width for a 7.5" wide wheel... but since this is TST I'm gonna say go with a 165.

It's TST, not JDMTyler...

TST = 1/2 say 205, other 1/2 say 235

JDMTyler = 165

Shipman · 11-16-2012, 06:39 PM

Hellaflush lol

jpalamar · 11-20-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by yellow2000S/R

It's TST, not JDMTyler...

TST = 1/2 say 205, other 1/2 say 235

JDMTyler = 165

That was just epic.

AWD GS · 11-21-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Widebody

Ok thanks. I'm look for something that matches my 17x10 255/40's.

no size in a 40 series is going to match your 255/40 unless you do the same 255/40 however imo thats a little big for the front.

a 215/40 is over an inch smaller than the 255/40. if your running a staggered setup, you might want to look into running a different series for the front if your dead set on the 40 series for the rear

Widebody · 11-21-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AWD GS

no size in a 40 series is going to match your 255/40 unless you do the same 255/40 however imo thats a little big for the front.

a 215/40 is over an inch smaller than the 255/40. if your running a staggered setup, you might want to look into running a different series for the front if your dead set on the 40 series for the rear

Do you suggest 225/35-17 then. Would that look and drive better than 215/40-17?

yellow2000S/R · 11-21-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Widebody

Do you suggest 225/35-17 then. Would that look and drive better than 215/40-17?

Your missing it... you need to go LARGER sidewall to match, not smaller.

You'd need a 225/45/17 to have the same sidewall / side view as your 255/40/17.

Width/Sidewall Ratio/Rim diameter.

Widebody · 11-21-2012, 08:40 PM

So a 215/45 or 225/45?

BlueEyedSuicide4 · 11-28-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Widebody

So a 215/45 or 225/45?

Yes. I wish I had the convenience of being able to get tires as cheap as 215's or 225's... God damn 275's and 315's lol

yellow2000S/R · 11-28-2012, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueEyedSuicide4

Yes. I wish I had the convenience of being able to get tires as cheap as 215's or 225's... God damn 275's and 315's lol

Watch for deals on Craigslist... fish through the crap and you can pick up $800 in tires for $150 that have 90% tread. Granted mine are 245/45/18

AWD GS · 11-28-2012, 12:29 PM

also check out treadepot.com

i've always had good luck there and they have some good prices

10-30-2012, 09:27 PM	#1
Widebody Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hatfield, Pa Member #17049 My Ride: 92 turbo gen3 TRD2000GT iTrader: (0)	17x7.5 wheels Anyone have 17x7.5? If so what size tires are you running. I'm not sure what size I should go with. Pictures are helpful. Thanks. __________________ Mother of God!

10-30-2012, 09:48 PM	#3
Widebody Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hatfield, Pa Member #17049 My Ride: 92 turbo gen3 TRD2000GT iTrader: (0)	Ok thanks. I'm look for something that matches my 17x10 255/40's. __________________ Mother of God!

11-21-2012, 08:40 PM	#12
Widebody Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hatfield, Pa Member #17049 My Ride: 92 turbo gen3 TRD2000GT iTrader: (0)	So a 215/45 or 225/45? __________________ Mother of God!

11-28-2012, 12:29 PM	#15
AWD GS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hood Pass Required Member #8729 My Ride: VIP Luxury, Dynaride & R6 iTrader: (0)	also check out treadepot.com i've always had good luck there and they have some good prices __________________ Delco > Bucks

10-30-2012, 09:45 PM	#2
yellow2000S/R Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York, Pa Member #2462 My Ride: 66 Fairlane, 73 F250, 79 F150, 82 GL500, 96 F250, 98 Wrangler, 04 Hoe, 06 Wrangler, 11 Silverado iTrader: (2)	205/40 is slightly "stretch" depending on the tire, some will almost be square. A 215/40 will be more square, or step up to a 225 and be full square. If you go wider, just make sure you drop down in sidewall size to offset. I have 215/40 but they're on 8" wide so they have decent stretch.

11-15-2012, 02:41 PM	#4
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orefield, PA Member #13773 My Ride: '14 Mustang GT iTrader: (3)	225 is the perfect width for a 7.5" wide wheel... but since this is TST I'm gonna say go with a 165.