215 or 225?

[.colin]

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]

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]

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]

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]

i run 225's and i had to roll the back fender lips...

[raiyo]

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]

The ride difference between 215 and 225 is rather noticeable from my experience.

[skoolnu]

The ride difference between 215 and 225 is rather noticeable from my experience.

i have to agree there

[powdbyrice]

how much are you dropped?

btw: tire fitment thread...

[talonXracer]

I am dropped about 1.75" to 2"

[bmyers4321]

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]

thanks for the replies guys, I'm dropped 1.5 at most so I think ill be ok

[Twisted-X]

Or you could go staggered like I did 225s front 215s rear. No problems.