18's vs 17's

[wickedG20]

Originally posted by Trag
If your going to get 17's then the bigger the rim the more expensive, so you dont want to get off-road tires cause then your rim looks smaller. if you get 17's go with the 205\40\17 if you get 18's get 205\35 or 40\18. also go with toyo tires pricey but worth it.

I agree with that. You don't want to make your rims look any smaller and by going with 215, you do just that

[pche059]

Get some 215/40/17 on chromed mags
drop it about 50mms
looks the best

I actually reckon it heavily depends on the ride height and the body kit it is going on the car

[Nismoboy1]

for what you want...17x7's or 7.5's with some 215/45 rated tires, both light and less suseptable to being bent then 18's would be because of the bigger sidewall, plus you'll have more tire choices and cheaper.

but i went with 18's cause i wanted to be bling blinging lol j/k

[P11GT]

heres are some pictures of my 17's with 215/40/17 tyres on. Judge for yourself. The cars been lowered with Eibachs 30mm and the 215/45 tyres seem to fit nicely. They dont stick out from the rim but sit quite flush.

[P11GT]

This gives you an idea of the gap around the wheel.

note: the rims are 17x7" wide

[P11GT]

Originally posted by P11GT
heres are some pictures of my 17's with 215/40/17 tyres on.

OOPS! they are definately 45 profiles, just me typing too quick. Sorry.

[Turbo91SER]

What is the best offset for 17's?

[primera man]

Originally posted by Turbo91SER
What is the best offset for 17's?

I have 42mm and have no problems. You wouldnt want to go much bigger then that