2001 civic in need of new tires for 17x8 wheels?
08-22-2012
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2001 civic in need of new tires for 17x8 wheels?
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****Does anybody have 17x8 wheels and if so what do you guys think...what is biggest size tire I can fit under there I need your help I have a 01 civic. It had stock tires/wheels before and I notice the difference.
As a gift, I received 17x8 Boss wheels with 205/40r17 tires. I believe the offset is 40. I didnt think they would fit but they did! The ride is a bit rough for my taste. Also the setup looks too small.
-I was leaning torwards 205/50r17 for more cush but do they fit. I want comfort. I dont really care if it throws of my speedo.
-I only use my civic for work and dont plan on dropping it or anything else.
-any tips would help...Thanks
****Does anybody have 17x8 wheels and if so what do you guys think...what is biggest size tire I can fit under there I need your help I have a 01 civic. It had stock tires/wheels before and I notice the difference.
As a gift, I received 17x8 Boss wheels with 205/40r17 tires. I believe the offset is 40. I didnt think they would fit but they did! The ride is a bit rough for my taste. Also the setup looks too small.
-I was leaning torwards 205/50r17 for more cush but do they fit. I want comfort. I dont really care if it throws of my speedo.
-I only use my civic for work and dont plan on dropping it or anything else.
-any tips would help...Thanks
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Re: 2001 civic in need of new tires for 17x8 wheels?
You chose 17 there is no real "comfort" in it.
And 17x8 rims are too wide for your desired tire width. A 205 will fit a 17x7 better.
You might as well wider and get 215/45/17 which will give you better "meat" because it won't be stretched by the rims diameter.
And 17x8 rims are too wide for your desired tire width. A 205 will fit a 17x7 better.
You might as well wider and get 215/45/17 which will give you better "meat" because it won't be stretched by the rims diameter.
08-23-2012
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Has any one ran there CIVIC on 17x8 rims with 215/45r17? I have a feeling they are going to rub if I run it with these tire.
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