Hey guys,
I was thinking about picking up a set of falken RT-615's for my wheels, but I wanted some opinions on what size I should order.

My wheel in the front is 17x8.5 +40
Should I go with 235/40-17 or 255/40-17 on my FD?
I will have a mild drop, but I do NOT ever want to rub, and I do not want to roll the fenders.

For the rear, I have 17x9.5 +40 wheels, and I was planning on going with 275/40-17

Thanks for the input,
Kevin

 

Running wider wheels on a lowered FD and not EVER wanting to rub without rolling the fenders is a bit optimistic. 235/40 is a bit too short, especially with the 275/40s out back, but would be the better option given your parameters. Personally, I would run the 255/40s and then deal with rubbing if it occured.

 

As long as you're not running any mad tyte drifter offsets, there should be no worries with the fender lip with either tire. I've run both 235/40 and 255/40's up front, the 255 will occasionaly scrape the drivers side fenderwell when pulling into a driveway or hard right corners whereas the 235 never touched a thing

 

17x9's, +43, 255's and lowered = rub city. If your fenders are rolled, you should be fine. If they aren't time to get it done.

 

Thanks for all of the replies. I appreciate the picture too, but I don't think I will be dropping it that much. There is zero fender gap there.

 

i just put same set on but wheels have slightly better offset, +42mm.
rears:
Kumho v710 275-40-17 on 9.5 SSR comp wheel weighs 50 lbs.
Falken Azenis 615 275-40-17 on same wheel wieghs 52 lbs.
fronts:
Kumho v710 245-45-17 on 8.5 SSR comp wheel weighs 45 lbs.
Falken Azenis 615 255-40-17 on same wheel wieghs 50 lbs.

my ride height is 26 inches. haven't rubbed.

http://209.177.55.37/images/rx7/IMG_4515.JPG

http://209.177.55.37/images/rx7/IMG_4513.JPG

http://209.177.55.37/images/rx7/IMG_4514.JPG

rears:
http://209.177.55.37/images/rx7/IMG_4515.JPG

 

I hve the 255/40/17 RT-615s on my car in the front. They are on an 8" wheel which isn't ideal but I dont have money to upgrade the wheel width at this time. I rub slightly in the front on the fender lip if I am REALLY low...at 25.5" ride height and my fenders rolled a little I don't rub...but I haven't put a lot of miles on the car either...

I am not entirely sure of my wheel offset, I will post when I have it.

 

Just FYI...I have 17x8s with 235/45s on front and 17x9s with 265/40s on back...oh and Koni adjustables with eibach springs...just a thought: