soma

#1

Did some searching and couldn't find the answer to my question, so...

I am looking at this wheel and tire package for my 94 gt..

http://www.rim1.com/Items/17%20mr7%20GUNME...17%20toyo%20fz4?

Would the 17's with the 205-40-17 tires work fit on my car? Once again, stock suspension... no lowering.. nothin.

Also.. if they do fit, would I ever be able to lower my car with them, and how much?

Sorry if my questions seem stupid

Thanks for any input!

celiracer

#2

Well i have 18's with 225/35/R18 tires. I'm lowering it 2' this spring. you should be able to lower it. Depends on how low pro your tires are. If in the future you want to lower it and you can't cause your tires profile is to big then just go a little lower pro to be able to lower it..

DeW_H0e_GT

#3

YEA..it works...i have 205/40zr-17s when i didnt lowered my car..BUT steering's lil rough....

i use the same tire size when i lowered my car too...nice combo..but i would go with more wider rubeers....maybe a 215/45 later on....but yea itll fit with no problems...

This post has been edited by DeW_H0e_GT: Dec 25, 2005 - 7:33 PM

soma

#4

Thanks guys.. Now I have the option between the 205 40 17s and the 205 45 17s...

Which would you go with?

Tech9ine

#5

i would go 45 if your not going to lower it. lookswise.... imo...

This post has been edited by Tech9ine: Dec 27, 2005 - 6:41 PM

jgreening

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QUOTE(Tech9ine @ Dec 25, 2005 - 11:11 PM) [snapback]371167[/snapback]

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i would go 45 if your not going to lower it.

Thicker sidewalls (higher numbers) will protect the rims from damage due to road imperfections better and will generally give a softer ride than thinner ones. The thinner sidewalls generally look better (subjective) and have less sidewall flex in cornering which improves handling.

I would say the most popular tire size in this community on 17's is 215/45/17.

P.S. Rim width is also important in deciding. The 215/45/17's should run on a 7 or 7.5" wide rim.

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

OOBE

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Man, 17s on our cars look too small. =/

The next rims I get are going to be 18s and the tire is going to be thicker than the ones I got. I feel every single crevice, pebble, grass leaf, etc. on the road, LOL!

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blu94gt

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QUOTE(OOBE @ Dec 26, 2005 - 7:23 PM) [snapback]371355[/snapback]

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Man, 17s on our cars look too small. =/

The next rims I get are going to be 18s and the tire is going to be thicker than the ones I got. I feel every single crevice, pebble, grass leaf, etc. on the road, LOL!

ok, not to pick on you but in general, what's with people thinking they need the biggest size rims possible? I mean come on, some people just get the biggest wheels they can find, blind to performance setbacks and losing driveability. I can't remember what post it was "my 18s aren't big enough, i need 19s or 20s" 1 inch difference isn't gonna look that different, come on guys.

But as for switching to 18s, the ride is just gonna get that much rougher. If you get the bigger wheel and stick with the same sidewall then your speedometer will be inaccurate. If you complain about feeling every crevice, pebble, grass leaf etc then get a smaller wheel size!

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presure2

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215-45-17

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celiracer

#10

My speedo isn't off. I have 18's and my ride isn't rough at all. I love my 18's and my 225/35/18's they are very nice for me. And ride very smooth. ( I also but nitrogen in my tires, also makes it just a little smoother) My tire size is the same height as my stock tires as i said before doesn't nock my speedo off at all...

bufferdan

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QUOTE(presure2 @ Dec 28, 2005 - 12:36 PM) [snapback]371972[/snapback]

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215-45-17

YEAP! Perfect size...looks alright un-lowered and works fine lowered also

Drocay

#12

235-45-17

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creis

#13

I have 17's with 45 profile tires, 225 wide I think. lowered I really like the look of it, I almost would rather have the 18's but eh, I like what I got just fine.

cyberrick

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Would 225 45 17 affect the speedometer?

lagos

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Would 225 45 17 affect the speedometer?

naw... its just a little thicker, it wont matter. even if it did throw it off by a few mph, id still rater have the added ride comfort then a dead on speedo

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jgreening

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QUOTE(cyberrick @ Dec 29, 2005 - 2:33 PM) [snapback]372578[/snapback]

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Would 225 45 17 affect the speedometer?

Your speedometer will read 4.6% too slow.

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

dustinkemp

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i got 215-45-zr17

nice ride with stock suspension (imo)
but the speedo isnt off so much that you will notice it (like 1-2 mph)

and you dont need huge rims if they dont look go on the car (as long as your happy then im sure the cars happy lol)
and they have to look good too....thats a gimme

soma

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QUOTE(Drocay @ Dec 29, 2005 - 12:59 PM) [snapback]372498[/snapback]

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235-45-17

Those are the wheels I just bought... in hyper black.

I went with 215 40 17

Thanks for all the input, folks.