what width tire on 17"x7.5" rim?

[Jester]

OK...so I've had this dilema for the past coouple of days..I don't like how 215/45's look, 215/40's look real good, but the only tire with enough load rating is the Avid H4 215/40/17 87W load rating of 1201 lbs. @ 44psi.

205/45's are a good compromise to get a nicer better performing tire with the same load rating as the stock michelins.

my rims are 17x7.5 5Zigen 5ZR (hyperblack with polished ip) and I have sportlines and SPC kits already done.

The big question is will a 205/45 fit or should I go with the Yok Avids(215/40)? Looking at either Yokohama AVS ES 100's or Dunlop SP 9000's

or...should I ignore the load rating factoring in that the max weight in the car is around 320lbs. 99% of the time (wife,2year old, and myself)

please help!

[shimmy_yaz]

Not sure on your question but I would realy love to see the rims on the car. They were 1 of my 2 choices and would love to see em on.

[Suk02Si]

go with the 215's

[Will2K2]

215/40/17

205/45/17 would be for a 17x7

[Jester]

according to manufature specs on tires most if not all 205's fit on a 6.5-7.5" rim
however I have seen warnings on 215's that state that the tires should not be mounted on a 7.5" rim.

the only 215/40 with a load rating high enough is the H4 as mentioned. Not a bad tire, but I would rather get a better performance tire like the AVS ES100 but I would have to (or rather should) move up to a 205/45 if it would be a safe fit on the 7.5" rim.

anyone out there have 215/40's or 205/45's on their EP?? please post some pics...

[Jester]

here's the pics!
http://ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=153604#post153604

let me know what you think
I think they'll be fine for this year but I'm gonna get a set of RH CP8-R's w/ES 100's for next spring. they're sweet and like 11lbs. ea.

[greenguy]

If you can afford them, Pirelli Pzero Nero's have the proper load raiting you need. They list for around $150 ea.
I pick mine up on Thursday 215/40/17 mounted on 5zigen Fighter in titanium:D!