Hey guys I was just wondering what would be a good tire size be for (front) 17x8 +25 et (rear)17x9.5 +25 et wheel for drifting? Our cars lack torque and hp, a drifter friend of mine recommended using a 215/45/17 setup all the way around. A smaller contact patch = easier to wheel spin/drift. I'm abit on the fence with that size, given our stock size is 225/45/18 18x8 +50et, my concern is that the different tire sizes may throw something off or give me abs/traction control issues. should I try to match the diameter of stock height ? I've been searching different forums for answer but maybe someone here with an rx8 has some insight for tire sizes for a 17" wheel specifically for drifting. getting ready for gym khana in san diego

 

F*ck it going 215/45 all the way around.

 

 

You get 10 internetz for waiting 12 hours and 42 minutes for an answer.

 

 

and most of that those hours were researching on other forums :D and calling tire shops for pricing and opinions. I can't wait for the gym khana next weekend!

 

the Got Patience truck it's very funny!

 

if your pretty much stock power, I would suggest running a 225 up front and 215 or 225 in rear (your choice). It sounds like ur just beginning, so you won't notice the difference honestly between a 215 and 225. Have fun though!

And its not so much tire size (to a certain extent) but more the actual tire your using. Nexen's ****** blow dick, and maxxis' are the ****. Maxxis' are expensive however, but the tread wear is so good that it almost equates to the wear of 2 shitty tires (honestly) If your workin with a budget, I would recommend Summotimo's or Kenda's, they are both cheap and for the money you can't complain.

 

I always run federals in the rear 225/45's (45psi), and I run falken azenis 615 235/45's for the front

 

i'm at 265/35/18 all around does great

 

Thats too much tire 215s or 225s is what you want to break traction easier

 

Dang! That's a bit excessive. How much psi are you running though?

 

@YboTs13 it's not too bad i have a hydro hand brake, plus kicking the clutch breaks it loose :D

@chuckynorris 32Psi all alround.

Im thinking of running 245 laterrr it will make it easier

 

with rx8's torque, you need no wider than 225 tires to be able to hold a continuous drift. try 205.
when you drifting, grip is your enemy. at least the rear.