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.

[charming6gmoz]

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.

yeah, 215/45/17 sound pretty good to obtain more sidewall cushion, I can't go for 16's rims cause I alrady have these,
and I don't really want to spent more money on buying new rims that is why I'm looking into see what is my best option on tire size.
thank you, that was great help.