kjbnastynati51

quick question, does a 255/50/17 tire fit the stock 17" inch rim. If not what is the best option for increasing width

Orion_240

it can fit but is not recommended. 245 would be safer, if you had to go wider with the stock rim.
Your best option is obvious= new rims.

Allstar

+1..
if you really like your rims tho.. and want a cheaper route u can have them widened for around 100 bux a wheel

PHX8839

Depends on the brand, check the web site of the tire manufacturer. For example, according to nittotires.com, their Nitto 555's in 255-50-17 will fit a 7-9 inch rim. They are pretty much exactly the same diameter as stock tires.

I've heard of people putting much wider tires on their stock rims. I would say as long as you go by the manufacturer's instructions you should be fine. I plan on putting these tires on my car in the next month.

I myself would be interested in getting 2 more stockers like mine and and getting them widened for drag radials, unless i could find ones that look just like stock.

Do they cut the wheel in half and add a metal ring to the middle to widen them?