[Randy2789]

what size tire can i run on my 17s up front to keep them from rubbing the wheel wells when i lay out

 

[SlammedDime]

No rubbing at all?? or layout and hit wheel wells at same time??

24"^^^^ 24.7"^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Overall diameter

www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

[Dj Fx]

i had 18x8.5s on my 98 sonoma with 215-35 tires and slammed i sorta hit the top nut on the inner fender

so u can run prolly 45s at the most

 

[Randy2789]

i want to be able to lay out without it touching if i can i have some 235/40/17s and it rubs now

 

[GreenWenvy]

Man, I have 245/45/17s up front, looks like I'll need to change over:-\

 

[SlowBlue00]

I pretty sure a 215/40/17 works good. A buddy of mine runs them and lays hard.

 

[Tyus4]

i got 215/40/17's and i clear the inner fender

 

[Randy2789]

could i put a 215 on a 8 inch wide wheel

 

[SlammedDime]

i wouldn't. I'd at least run a 235... 225 bare minimum.

 

[99xtreme]

I'm Running 225/45/r17 on my truck with no issues. But next year I'm running 235/40/r18 (got New Wheels)

 

[Randy2789]

would a 225/35-17 be good

 

[99xtreme]

I don't think they makes 35 series tires for 17" wheels.. You will dent rims with that thin of tire

 

[zY]

225/40/17 is what I run. Take out the top nut on the inner fender and you'll be good. It rubs a bit but not much.

 

[anotherblacks10]

I'm running 215/40/17 on an 8" wide rim and no problem. I have hit hard bumps and everything and all wheels are still in perfect condition. I might be lucky though. I can lay it out and still have room to the fenders. The tires look kinda slim but they're good enough for me.

 

[incudose]

yeah, im running 215/40/17s...looks like i should be able to go 225/40s and still be good...its on a 7 in rims

 

[Dj Fx]

speaking of denting a rim

18s 35series rainy night pothole drunk 30 mph

couldnt see it full of water it sucks

 

[Randy2789]

ill probably go with some 225/40s

 

[SlammedWhitey03]

Alright I have 235/40's and I am just wondering how far I am gonna be from laying out......I'm not against cutting a window in my fender for the tire to clear, but would prefer not to since my WHOLE engine bay is painted the same color as my truck......you know show points matter big time to me.
Chris

 

[SlammedWhitey03]

I pretty sure a 215/40/17 works good. A buddy of mine runs them and lays hard.

Bobby are you talking about Nathan???

 

[AVTekk]

235/40-17s are 24.4" tall so they will hit the wheel wells the same time the truck lays out.