Best tire size for 17x8 with 0mm offset
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Best tire size for 17x8 with 0mm offset
I am thinking of getting the American Racing Ansen wheels. They come in a 17x8 size with 4.5" backspacing. Should I run 275/40/17 on the front and rear. From what I've been reading on the search I've seen people go larger, but unsure of what backspacing they had. Thanks.
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i run 17x8's too. go 245/45/17. 275's would only work in the back, and you want to be able to rotate your tires. 240's look to skinny on the wheel. 255's well....thats just a wierd size.
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I have 275's on my front 17x8.5's. I think the sidewall bulges to much. So 275 on a 17x8 should not be considered. 245's will be fine, as long as you buy a quality tire. An exspensive 245 will provide more traction than cheap 275's
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according to the tire guide 275/40/17 should be on a min 9 in rim. I run 255/45/17 but 265/40/17 are acceptable for an 8 inch rim also. A wider tire on a small rim isnt going to be any better handling.
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Sorry to ask a question that may be obvious, but where is this tire guide talked about above....Discount has tried to hook me up with 275's on 8 inch rims, I would like to know more about what works with what.....
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if you go to BFGoodrich Tires, go to sports car, click on a tire and click details. You will find tire sizes listed with specs, what rim will fit, tire height and section width. Lots of info. By the way a 275 will not fit on a 8".
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Just for a heads up. I have 17x8 wheels with 275's on the rear and the rub the wheel well lip on occastions tearing up the tire. The also make the car swaw a bit in the turns due to the tire sticks out so far past the rim lip.
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Thanks for the heads up...I went with 255 45's back and 245 45's front on 17 inch by 8 rims...seems to work well, but I still would like a bit more meat on the back...Anyone running 265's on 8 inch rims? If so, how is it??? Thanks, Tom
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