widest tire you can get on a 17x7
04-23-03, 11:58 PM
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widest tire you can get on a 17x7
whats the widest tire you can run on a 17x7? and what about a 17x8.5? not looking for what can fit on a seven...just looking for maximum tire patch possible with these rim widths
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-tommy
thanks guys
-tommy
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It depends what overall wheel+tire diameter you want.
The maximum recommended tire widths for those wheels (assuming Bridgestone S-03s) in RX-7 wheel+tire diameters:
17x7: 225/45 17
17x8.5: 255/40 17
It is not ideal to run tires that wide on those wheel sizes but you asked for the maximums.
The maximum recommended tire widths for those wheels (assuming Bridgestone S-03s) in RX-7 wheel+tire diameters:
17x7: 225/45 17
17x8.5: 255/40 17
It is not ideal to run tires that wide on those wheel sizes but you asked for the maximums.
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Originally posted by FCdrifter
If i was to run 275s in the back...on a 15" wheel, what width would you guys suggest?
-Tommy
If i was to run 275s in the back...on a 15" wheel, what width would you guys suggest?
-Tommy
I used to run a 245/45/17 on my 7" inch rims.
04-29-03, 12:18 PM
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nah..i dont plan on drifting with 275s. Drifting is bad ***...i love my initial D, and my D-1's and all....its just that drifting isnt something that can be done that often (atleast not legally). Just looking for the widest tire i can get...i want someone to go f*ck those tires are wide as hell!
-Tommy
-Tommy
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04-29-03, 01:42 PM
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Get wider wheels and then you'll get that reaction. 7" wheels are sort of on the skinny side. Especially when they are 17's. Go for 9 to 9.5 inch wide wheels in the rear with 255's or 265's on them.
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