HELP ON TIRE SIZE..., For 17's and 18's rims Options

[charming6gmoz]

I need help in getting the right fit of tires for the current rims I have.



A few days ago one of my front rims crack really bad in pieces going into a pot hole.

Right now my tires are 215/ 35 /18




I Want to increase the sidewall height to decrease the stiffness in my car
and wanted to know what is the highest height I can go
on the sidewall height for 18 inch rims and for 17 inch rims... ??????

The reason I want to know what is the highest I can go for 17's and 18's
is that the Company that make the rims I currently have doesn't make 18's anymore
and I have to place 17 inch rims in the front, but now I want to go the highest on the sidewall height..


Some people recommended me getting
215/ 50/ 17 for the front &
215/ 40/ 18 for the rear.

After i got my rims, the car became very stiff and
that is why I want to get bigger tires now so the impact
on the road won't feel as hard and the car can decrease the stiffness.

Is this the highest I can go on the tire size so none of the tires rub?
i would really appreciate your help..







This post has been edited by charming6gmoz: May 19, 2010 - 6:39 PM

[GriffGirl]

Um, as far as I know, 215/50/17 doesn't even fit our car. Anyway, it's not the 50 part that increases the sidewall, that's the width. It's the 215 part that's the sidewall height.

On 17" I believe the biggest that will fit our car in the front for 17" rims is 225/45/17. If you want a softer ride, you need to DECREASE the size of your rims to allow for more sidewall. 16" rims would be a good option for this - they still look good, and give you room for that sidewall cushion you're after. I believe you can go 235/50/16, but don't quote me on that, you should research it first.