Best tyre for 17" rims Options

[marc]

I've just got some 17" alloy wheels but need to get some tyres for them before I can put them on the car. I've done a search on the forums but it doesn't seem to be working

I'm running 205/55/15 at the moment, that's the standard for a GT right? Which is the best size tyre to get for

a) looks
b) to keep the rolling radius the same
c) comfort

I've read about 215/40/17 and 215/45/17 tyres but I've also read about 205/45/17's somewhere. I'm confused which is best for me.

Also, what will my Celica look like with 17" wheels but standard suspension? Will it look like it needs lowering?

Thanks to anyone who replies.

[blkGT]

205-55-17 is what i had on mine. and u can decide if it needed lowering or not.

this is all stock suspension with 17's

[Jaws4God]

i got 205/40/17's because they told me there were the closest size to my old tires to keep my speedometer close. I do plan on getting 215/40/17's next time because there is a HUGE selection compared to the size i have now.

But you can see that my car is calling to me to lower it. It just doensn't look right with that gap in the wheel well compared with those low profile tires.



This post has been edited by Jaws4God: Sep 3, 2004 - 9:39 PM

[lagos]

i got 205-40s and i dont like the ride quality with them.

if i was do do it all over again i would get 225-45-17s. with these tires youll have good ride quality and enought protection not to curb your rims to hell.

at the very least get 215-45, if you think 225 is too thick.

This post has been edited by lagos: Sep 3, 2004 - 1:20 PM

[sphinx]

i have 225-40-17 on mine. I can't tell you how good they performe because my transmission blew out on me on the same day that I bought the tires, so I didn't have time to really check them out. When the car's running again, i'll let you know how they feel.

This post has been edited by sphinx: Sep 3, 2004 - 1:46 PM

[Stealths95GT]

i have 215/40/17 want to take it up to 225 or 235 i'll start w/ 235 and work down if it doesn't work...hehe

[marc]

Thanks everyone. It seems everyone uses different size tyres though. I found a great website though that tells you how far out the new rolling radius compared to original wheels will be.

Tyre Calculator

From this I'd say 215/40/17 would be best, I think that's what I'll go with

I'll probably lower the car afterwards too.