View Full Version : what tires fit best on 17x9 rims?


onekwik7
06-05-2007, 07:11 PM
I just picked up 4 17x9 rims with 38offsets. I was wondering what size tires will fit on all 4 corners without rubbing issues? Whats the widest tire combo for this setup?

Endless Rotaries
06-06-2007, 03:01 AM
For the rx8 you should run 245/45/17.

Rishie

onekwik7
06-06-2007, 12:10 PM
What about something wider like a 265 or 275/40/17 ?Will they fit?

Endless Rotaries
06-06-2007, 12:31 PM
The 275/40/17 might work, but it will be close up front.

Rishie

TeamRX8
06-06-2007, 03:08 PM
^^ it will be more of an issue in the rear than the front with a 38mm offset

255/40-17 all around would be my recommendation, a 275/40 will be too squeezed on a 9" wheel, you won't get the extra contact patch area down