Largest size tire i can fit 17" rim

[gtkid]

Hey guys whats the largest size tire i can fit in a stock rear end without it rubbing on any part of the car during operation?? Tire shops have told my like 275 is the largest they recommend on a 17 inch rim(whatever stock base rim size is) pretty sure i have 17s.


Do i need to get dish rims to get a larger tire to accommodate the beefy muscle car look im trying to go for??

 

[JUSTA3V]

Boom.

Have you looked in the tire and wheel sub forum?

 

[Wes06]

second thread, second thing posted in tech.

 

[weather man]

 

[stkjock]

FFS... Please search first, moved

 

[gtkid]

sorry fellas my apologies

 

[stkjock]

What size rim do u have or will u buy?

 

[gtkid]

I have a 17 inch rim right now, if I read the sub thread right i guess all i can go is a 275?

 

[JUSTA3V]

17x?

 

[stkjock]

/\ what he said.........

I have a 17 inch rim right now, if I read the sub thread right i guess all i can go is a 275?

rims have two dimensions... diameter and width, the width, for the most part, will dictate what size tire you can fit.

 

[fast Ed]

If they are the factory 17x8" wheels, a 275 width gets pretty squished, plus there is nothing sold in the proper overall diameter in that width (in a regular street tire) to suit an S197. Try looking at 255/50R17 instead, a few choices available and that will fit on 8" wheels.

 

[gtkid]

Thank you so much for replies, yes it's the 17x8. Was thinking of putting 235s in the front and some kind of 255s street legal slicks for the rears, anyone see a problem with this? And any suggestions for a California street approved drag radial?? TIA

 

[stkjock]

Thank you so much for replies, yes it's the 17x8. Was thinking of putting 235s in the front and some kind of 255s street legal slicks for the rears, anyone see a problem with this? And any suggestions for a California street approved drag radial?? TIA

slick or DR??

which do you want?



transmission? rear gear?

 

[gtkid]

I'm not sure exactly what I want, what would you suggest for a daily driver that's likes to have some fun?? Enjoy doing pulls

I have a 5spd Manuel , 3.55s

 

[stkjock]

a DR, for a DD, near stock power levels... Nitto 555r, but they don't make a good height tire for the S197 chassis, nor does MT.

27" would be best - but no one makes it.

So it's either 26 or 28"

http://www.mandhtires.com/M-H-Drag-Radials/275-50R17

 

[gtkid]

Thank you so much for your help, you don't think that 28 inch will rub at all? Will that 275-50r17 you linked have some tire bulge?

 

[stkjock]

no

yes some

 

[gtkid]

Any idea if that same tire comes in a 255? Dont want bulging

 

[stkjock]

good luck... unicorn time for a DR

you have to make compromises if you want a DR

 

[KrisR]

The 275/50-17 M&H is the best fitting DR for the factory 17" wheels.

Here's a pic I found of them on factory 17x8 wheels...perfect fit IMO.