Hey guys, whats the best tyre setup for 17x8.5? (for dc5 btw)
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Will depend on what you're planning on using your car for. Need more info about your ride height, offset on the wheels as well as how much camber you're willing to run.
I've run 235s on my 8" wide wheels in the past and 255s on my 9" wide wheels if that's any indication.
225s would make fitting the rear a bit easier if you're low but with a roll of your guards you could probably do 235 all round with a bit of camber.
Have a look through the Wheel Fitment Guide as I'm sure someone in there will be running the same setup. -
On my old set of advan's, (8.5) i ran a 235/40 tire. Loved it.Comment
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I run 225/45 on my RG's that are 8.5's.Comment
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I have used 225/45, 245/40 and 235/45 on my 8.5s. If you are obsessive about rolling diameters then the 245/40 will be your best choice, but will obviously have the worst clearance to the guards. Will be the most squishy and least responsive on the wheel too.
235/45 is a bit large in diameter and I wouldn't recommend it, and 225/45 is your best choice for good guard clearance and close to OEM diameter. 235/40 will work well too but is a little smaller than stock diameter which will improve guard clearance but also make your car look higher.
If you want to be slammed then 215/40 is the best choice. But I mean slammed, super slammed.Comment
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I ran 235/45 on stock height, feels like scrubbing the intake pipe on a full lock, not exactly sure, still consider wot coilovers to get n how low would go.Comment
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you are correct tom!Originally posted by ChargeR View Post
this post is all that you need to look at.
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Thank you guys for all your input, i have chosen to go 225/45/17.
Thanks
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