Moddiction

I am wondering what would be the best size tire setup to go with. Currently I have my front tires stretched to fit on the 8" wheels. I am running oem tires 215's in the front and 245's in the rear.
My rears are basically done now and looking for new tires. This is my daily driver and I don't track it.
Should I still go with 245/40/17 tires all around since the wheels are non staggered? Or would it be best to still keep a staggered tire on a non staggered wheel setup to keep them oem handling? Or would the 245 in the front help out with grip and handling?

dres2k

I've got 17x8 +45's all around, not dropped yet, but awaiting coilover install this week...

I'm using the stock ap2 sizes ( 215/45/17 and 245/40/17 ). I don't think 245/40/17 would fit under the front without a lot of rubbing if the car is lowered, but I'm not positive.

Moddiction

Yeah that would suck. Def don't want to rub in the front.
I also have a slightly modified UK alignment. I have -1.3 camber in the front so will help it not rub a little bit.

dres2k

yea, i'm crossing my fingers that UK alignment for my car will be enough to get the fronts to not rub since i'll be slamming the car somewhat.

I was just in the crazy offsets thread and there's a picture of 17x8.5 +42 offset all around on 245/40/17 in the middle of the page. Lawhaze is his member name. Maybe you should PM him and ask him what needed to be done to fit that in it.


https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...=456737&st=1350

Moddiction

ok cool. Thanks!

Jim@tirerack

I don't think they are going to fit without rolling the fenders. Even the 225/45R17 is going to be tight.

Moddiction

Ah damn. Don't you have the pull the fronts not roll? or am I mixed up on that one. I have the 245's on the rear already which are fine. They only rub when I hit a huge dip going fast. i have -2 deg camber on the rear which helps.