235/50/17

[stealthee]

245/50 should be almost dead on.

 

[Sandman]

245/50 is .1% off of stock but there's more variation than that when they get worn down. The 255/50 is the one that is 1.5% off of stock.

 

[Dee23]

I agree, 245/50 is dead on, close to perfect.

So sandman, the 255/50 at 1.5% off would be overkill probaly causing a lil rub on the fender wells?

 

[Sandman]

Depends if you're lowered and the offset of your wheels. I'm running 245/50s on a 17x8.25+25 wheel, lowered on coils, rolled fenders, and running more camber and I'm not rubbing anymore

 

[Dee23]

U have a pic? Close up?

 

[Sandman]

This is the best one I could find, I also have a build thread so there's a bunch of photos in there. I'd take a pic but I'm on the other side of the country at the moment.

 

[Dee23]

just took some pics, look like we have the same tires too....I have the general tires all season performance G-Max

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[Dee23]

255/50/17 would be cutting it to close huh?

 

[bobc455]

Will you be autocrossing the car?

 

[02 WS6 TA]

245/50/17s, stock ride height.

 

[Dee23]

Naw i won't be autocrossing, y u say that?

 

[bobc455]

I'm curious whether are just going for looks or really trying to improve traction or MPG or ...

I doubt a 255 would gain you any performance over a 245. But if you like the look, then that's fine (I don't know what you think about personal preferences like that)

And if you drive the car in the wintertime, a narrower tire will be better. My snow tires are 215/65/16 for that very reason.

 

[Dee23]

Im just going for looks, but i was worried if the 255/50 would rub

 

[Sandman]

Rubbing just comes down to your wheel and suspension setup. I would probably wub with a 255 tire.

 

[Dee23]

What is the actual factory stock tire size and diameter?


Pros and cons of tire/rim offset (like 35+)?

 

[Sandman]

A lower offset gives you a wider width overall so a little better handling. There's really no cons other than maybe having to roll your fenders for most people.

 

[Dee23]

I thought offset makes your tires sit out further?

 

[Sandman]

Yes, hence a wider overall wheelbase width

 

[Dee23]

Makes sense, been wanting to do the offset for a while now. I think 30-35mm front and back would look pretty good though ive never actually seen a wbody with a offset in person b4

 

[Sandman]

30-35 is pretty safe. Once you get into the 20s you start to push it. I was looking at wider and lower offset wheels, then I found out they were discontinued after I ordered them.