best tire size?, for 17x7 rims Options

[claudio]

tire sizes

1. 215/40-17
2. 215/45-17
3. 225/45-17
4. 235/45-17

what I want: fill tire well, stiff but not jarring ride,

I plan to : get 17x7 rims, drop 1.4" and get new tires.

I think I'll get a smoother ride and maybe fill the tire well a little more with tire sizes 3. and 4. but sacrafice some performance around curbs. Will 235's fit a 17x7 rim? should I stick with recommended 215/40-17 or try to get 45's for a little smoother ride?

[ghostdog]

QUOTE (1exquizitcelica @ Dec 19 2002, 09:29 PM)

dude no no no go 205/40-17 cuz the 205's dont look that low profile the 215 r too big in the side wall........

1exquizitcelica, you are getting dubs so I'm sure you know how big our wheel wells are. a 205/40/R17 is gonna look tiny compared to them. personally I would not go any smaller than a 205/45/R17, and would probably choose a 215/45/R17 if it were my car.