Paulejr13

Simple...what size tire can i put on a 17x7.5 rim, It may be 17x8 I would have to check, but whats the meatyest tire for out back i can put.

im not concerned about the fronts, i want a wider, meatier tire outback for grip, looks, stance, and to fill the well a little more

Nuke

I think all of the stock 17" wheels on the S197 were 8" wide. I beleive you'll find that most tire manufacturers recommend no wider than a 245 or 255 series tire on an 8" wheel. Check the specs on most any tire website.

Norm Peterson

About the only choice wider than 235/55 that fits 8" wide wheels is 255/50-17, which is still only 27" tall. But at least there are a few of these to choose from.

There are a couple of 255/55's that would also fit 8", and there is one Firestone tire in 265/55 that's also mfr-OK'd for 8". However, having very little to choose from in either of those sizes might not be a good position to put yourself in, as it suggests that there isn't much demand for them as it is now (never mind later).


Norm

Paulejr13

the rim is actually 17x7 can i run a 235/50/17??? these are another set of rims i have not oem. i have 18x9's also...but on the 17x7 can i do a 235/50/17??? will that be a big diff from the 215s that are on ther now...

these are winter set thats why im using them. but dont go by that.

whats the safest size.

Paulejr13

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