So I just traded some junk wheels for some 17's. They aren't pretty but they are 17's and they will give me a chance to really get used to using my suspension that I've got. Just wondering what size people normally use. I've been thinking some 235/45's in the front with 255/45's in the back. What do you guys, and gals, think?

 

depends on what width the wheels are

 

most wheels say the rim size and maybe offset somewhere on the backside of wheel

 

If your wheels are 17x9, I would go with a P275/40R17. I am running this size now on the front of my '87 Camaro IROCZ. No rubbing lock-to-lock.
If the wheels are 17x8, then I think that the P255/45R17 that you mention above would be the best size.
And whether you have rubbing or not, will depend alot on the wheel offset.

 

or a tape measure works too.

 

The width is 8.5". Not sure on the backspacing. They are on a guys truck at work so the only time I can really check them out is there. He's got 235/45's on them now and the rim sticks out just a little so I'm sure it'll handle wider than that. Just need to see what the backspacing is so I can see if the car will handle it.

 

I put them on my car last night and there are no clearance issues at all. If anything the little 235/45's on the wheels look a lot smaller in my wheel wells than the 255/60's I had in the back and 235/60's I had up front. I'm probably gonna go with 245/45 Nitto NT555's up front and I think 255/50 of the same kind in the back. I like to fill the wheel well but I'll probably order the fronts first and see how they fit, then as long as it looks like I have the room then I'll get the rears. What size's does everyone else run for fat 17's.

 

The most important thing is to get a tire that is about 26.0" in diameter. For a 17" wheels, you should use a P255/45R17 or a P275/40R17. For the 8.5" rim width, I would think your best choice is the P255/45R17...