View Full Version : 215 or 225?
.colin
04-01-2010, 05:18 PM
Buying my tires next week, pretty sure I'm going with a 225/45/17 to fit on my 17 x 7.5. Anyone think I should go with a 215? The 225 will fill out the wheel wells a bit better and give me more tire to the ground, just worried it will look "ballooned" when its all mounted up - anyone have any suggestions? Section width of the tire is 9"
talonXracer
04-01-2010, 05:30 PM
I run 225 45 17's and they do not bulge at all, you may need to trim the rear wheel well arch depending on your backspacing.
.colin
04-01-2010, 05:38 PM
I run 225 45 17's and they do not bulge at all, you may need to trim the rear wheel well arch depending on your backspacing.
Offset is 48, I have a Hyper Rev where and they have the specs on the J's racing EP3, 17 x 7.5 et 48 w/ 225/45/17
powdbyrice
04-01-2010, 07:55 PM
i would go 225 just to be safe.
i'm on 235/40/17 on 17x7.5 +45 and its suuuuuuuuuper close to the suspension in the back.
skoolnu
04-02-2010, 04:04 PM
i run 225's and i had to roll the back fender lips...
raiyo
04-02-2010, 04:49 PM
225 on a 7.5" rim is perfect. 215 will be a bit smaller. this is mainly for looks. personally I would go with 215 to avoid the extra work. I mean, how much more benefit would u get from 215 to 225?
talonXracer
04-02-2010, 04:58 PM
The ride difference between 215 and 225 is rather noticeable from my experience.
skoolnu
04-02-2010, 05:03 PM
The ride difference between 215 and 225 is rather noticeable from my experience.
i have to agree there
powdbyrice
04-02-2010, 05:10 PM
how much are you dropped?
btw: tire fitment thread...
talonXracer
04-02-2010, 05:22 PM
I am dropped about 1.75" to 2"
bmyers4321
04-02-2010, 11:11 PM
I would go 225. That is what i run, it is close for me though since my offset and rim width are higher. I need to find a shop this summer that rolls fenders and get that done.
.colin
04-03-2010, 08:41 AM
thanks for the replies guys, I'm dropped 1.5 at most so I think ill be ok
Twisted-X
04-03-2010, 10:06 AM
Or you could go staggered like I did 225s front 215s rear. No problems.
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