215/45/17 on stock suspention ,want to verify

[Arkhangel]

Hey guys,
Finally getting some new wheels for my '07 Sedan
Looking at some 17" but im thinking of running 215/45/17 Nankang tires
I Dont see those measurements on the list in the guide

All Input welcome and appreciated

[marcus]

its good!

[Tamago]

most likely rub, depending on your offset

[Arkhangel]

ok so more info needed??These are the Wheels Evoke 17 x 7 +40 offset

[Tamago]

wow, $350 shipped for 4 new 17" wheels?

hmmmmmmmmmmmm (where's Russel teh Pirate???)

maybe try 205 45 17?

[Arkhangel]

so you think 215 will rub?

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by Tamago

most likely rub, depending on your offset

Originally Posted by Arkhangel

so you think 215 will rub?

[Arkhangel]

im thinking of 215 cuz i like the wider tire

[kimona]

215/45/17's on stock suspension should work okay, but you may get a little rub up front lock to lock. Problem is, they'll poke out up front on ET40 and won't look like a proper fitment. I'd stick with OEM size 205/45/17.

[Arkhangel]

ET40??

[kimona]

You indicated an offset of +40mm.

[Arkhangel]

Gotcha ;)

[Split]

the higher the offset the less chance of rubbing. +43mm is the minimum offset to run in these cars to prevent rubbing lock-to-lock, over bumps, or on lowered suspension. I'm on a quest the find the lightest wheels that are +43mm or higher in 16x7.

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by Split

the higher the offset the less chance of rubbing. +43mm is the minimum offset to run in these cars to prevent rubbing lock-to-lock, over bumps, or on lowered suspension. I'm on a quest the find the lightest wheels that are +43mm or higher in 16x7.

the higher the offset, the more chance of rubbing "inboard" don't go overboard with your search for "high" offset wheels.

and in the grand scheme of things, does 3mm really make THAT much difference?

[kimona]

Originally Posted by Split

the higher the offset the less chance of rubbing. +43mm is the minimum offset to run in these cars to prevent rubbing lock-to-lock, over bumps, or on lowered suspension. I'm on a quest the find the lightest wheels that are +43mm or higher in 16x7.

OEM offset is +51. OEM tyre size is 195/50/16.

With 205/50/16 rubber, you can generally run +42 safely with no up-front poke and no rubbing.

With 195/50/16, you're generally safe with +38.



To answer Tamago's question: Yes, a couple of mm's makes a significant difference on these cars.

[PetersRedYaris]

Originally Posted by kimona

OEM offset is +51. OEM tyre size is 195/50/16.

With 205/50/16 rubber, you can generally run +42 safely with no up-front poke and no rubbing.

With 195/50/16, you're generally safe with +38.



To answer Tamago's question: Yes, a couple of mm's makes a significant difference on these cars.

You are correct, but all of which you have posted is really dependant on the wheel width, which you have not listed.

Also, OEM 16's don't exist, 15's or 17's only. What is the width of the +51 offset OEM wheel? I'm guessing 5.5 or 6 inches for the 15's and 6.5 for the 17's???

[kimona]

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

You are correct, but all of which you have posted is really dependant on the wheel width, which you have not listed.

Also, OEM 16's don't exist, 15's or 17's only. What is the width of the +51 offset OEM wheel? I'm guessing 5.5 or 6 inches for the 15's and 6.5 for the 17's???

These are the OEM wheel sizes, offsets, and tyre sizes:

14x5, ET45, 175/65/14

15x5.5, ET45, 185/60/15

16x6, ET51, 195/50/16

17x6.5, ET51, 205/45/17

TRD Option 18x7.5, ET42, 215/35/18

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I have 17x7" with an offset of +40, and 205/40/17 tires. I'm lowered on S.Tech springs, and get minimal rub on freeway dips. I don't get lock-to-lock rub tho, which is strange, but I'm not complaining.