255;s on 17 rim Options

[celicomx]

I have a good deal on a 255/40/r17 for mi celi the wheel is 17x7 offset +35mm could they fit?

[jgreening]

The wheel will fit. The tire is way to wide. You might be able to get it on there but it probably will not be safe.

[celicomx]

why not safe? i want to put the tires only in the rear

[Clipsetuner]

They will clear, you might have to run a little spacer a few MM but dont worry about it the handleing is amazing.

DTE

[jgreening]

The rim width range for those tires is typically 8.5-10". On a 7" rim, the sides will be very pinched in and may not make a good seal. Also, the contact patch will suck because the tire will be so convex at the apex. I recommend that you find a good set of tires that will fit. Run those at your own risk.

BTW, why would you want that wide of tire on the back? Do you have a GT4? If not, running wide tires like that on the back of a FWD car is.....silly.

[celicomx]

Like 8mm spacer? or more wider? i can get it here in juarez or el paso tx for a 10bucks

it's not silly i want to look real good not like mini-tires that use the civics i have a cobra 97 with 245/45/17 i don't put more wider tires cause they are more expensive, they are just look if i wanna race i have the cobra lol

[GT4WRC]

BTW, why would you want that wide of tire on the back? Do you have a GT4? If not, running wide tires like that on the back of a FWD car is.....silly.

Allows more bragging rights with your mates
Gary

[celicomx]

lol! well i think that i don't wanna roll over if a tire blows lol i prefer instead go for 225 or 235

[jgreening]

it's not silly i want to look real good not like mini-tires that use the civics i have a cobra 97 with 245/45/17 i don't put more wider tires cause they are more expensive, they are just look if i wanna race i have the cobra lol

How old are you?

[celicomx]

im 19 yo and today is my birthday lol

[95celgt]

Feliz Cumpleaño's!

the widest i heard a member here use without problems was a 245 on a 8inch wide rim, i use 215 and even then the car turns without loosing grip, just get some good rubber in 225 or something.

[jgreening]

Happy birthday. If you want the "look" of a big tires in back, get some big rims to put them on so that you will be safe.

[celicomx]

Happy birthday. If you want the "look" of a big tires in back, get some big rims to put them on so that you will be safe.

k' im trying to trade mi rims for a 17x8.5 that is too wide? or i should get 8" wide? if i cannot trade them i will get some spacers like 8mm for the rear and 5mm in the front that's gonna make them see a litle more wider
Thanks im going to make a party!! lol if someone lives in el paso they are welcome

This post has been edited by celicomx: May 30, 2006 - 1:18 PM

[GT4WRC]

i will get some spacers like 8mm for the rear and 5mm in the front that's gonna make them see a litle more wider

You really don't have much idea with respect to modding cars do you? 5 - 8mm spacers is a really good way to increase the loadings on the wheel bearings which often leads to premature failure.
If you're desperate for wide rims, buy yourself a car which is designed to use them.
Gary

[celicomx]

k' modding cars look out my pic of the celi just i don't know about the rims im noob, i do all the work of my car myself, and get int count that i have 19yo if you can do a conversion like me he... i really respect them with his hands no to get in the car in the body shop

This post has been edited by celicomx: May 31, 2006 - 1:36 PM

[GT4WRC]

k' modding cars look out my pic of the celi just i don't know about the rims im noob, i do all the work of my car myself, and get int count that i have 19yo if you can do a conversion like me he... i really respect them with his hands no to get in the car in the body shop

I have absolutely no idea what you said there

[celicomx]

im like 50% english sorry i'm mexican! and i know spanish and english i try to say that im a noob please teach me lol but the conversion of my car i do it with my own hands =) just some cutting welding and fiberglassing

This post has been edited by celicomx: May 31, 2006 - 3:09 PM

[GT4WRC]

For starters, 255 tyres and 8mm spacers are not the way to go. If you want to increase grip that badly, then go for stickier tyres - such as DOT approved road legal slicks - like Toyo RA1s fo example.
Simply putting on wider tyres, rims etc will not imrove handlng etc. In fact, it can often make things worse. Tramlining is often an issue with wider tyres and increasing the track (by fitting spacers) can affect how the car turns etc.
As I said earlier, all 255 tyres will do is give you extra bragging rights with your mates - it won't improve driveabilty.
Gary

[celicomx]

DOT Approved is not my problem here in mexico i can hit the streets without cat and with a Very Noisy Exahust i have headers and no CAT's and just the Straight Muffler and that makes a lot of noise i think i should buy 225 New Tires

[trdproven]

255's is not a good idea, the tire will be tucking into the tire, which first of all won't be safe, second of all, will look weird.

[K-ESD]

feels good to smile alot eh?

[DomGT]

IMO there is NO way a 255 wide tire will seal on a 7" wide rim.

[vincent_doggy]

IMO... Depending on what you looking for?

If attention seeking, I think you should find a 18' or 19.5' rims with whatever width tires, I mean which fit the rims.

If you lookng for performance, like accelerating, you should used your stocked one 15' or change to 16'. The most I will put a 17' with 215-225 tires.

Remember, don't try to put yourself in O'neil or Yao Ming's shoes.

[Griff]

so ive been reading this topic...

i have a 16X7 rim
with 205/45/z16 Toyo tires
what it the widest i could/should go (i need new tires soon)
is 205 best? or should i go 215? or somthin diffrent.
anyone have any suggestions?
im not looking for biggest...im looking for performance.
thanks