16s vs 17s

[R3Z3N]

I prefer 17s with correct fitment.

Unfortunately I'm on 17X9s in the rear and need 245 35 17 for good fit with no stretch which are no longer made...except in R comps.

Bought the last set I could find in the US last year, don't know what I'm going to do next.

I agree, 17 tire sizes are too limiting now. Anything bigger than 24.4in diameter in front is a hassle, and running less than 235s is limiting my traction too much.

[Bmr]

I am running 17 on my e30, more tire sizes at less money than almost all wide 16" tires. Bigger brake combos fit with ease.

Get low and fit some nice wide 17"s in there. 15 and 16 look small. But a 15/16 is better for a daily with rough roads. Taller tires=softer ride.

Boils down to how wide you want your tires and what you are going for in the looks department. GL man

I agree 17" fill the wheel well nicely. I hate gaps on the side.
A 17" with 225 up is going to be the same ride as 15 and 16"

I prefer 17s with correct fitment.

Unfortunately I'm on 17X9s in the rear and need 245 35 17 for good fit with no stretch which are no longer made...except in R comps.

Bought the last set I could find in the US last year, don't know what I'm going to do next.

If you want correct fitment then you wouldn't want to go with a wider wheel, 7" or 8" is just fine for wideness.

235

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=235%2F&ratio=40&diameter=17

255

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=255%2F&ratio=40&diameter=17

Examples here.

You want to be closer to that 3% speedometer I would think. It is based off 100 mph, but then the father away you get the lower/higher it goes with %

I agree, 17 tire sizes are too limiting now. Anything bigger than 24.4in diameter in front is a hassle, and running less than 235s is limiting my traction too much.

Really? Show me that 17's are limited over 15" and 16". Because when my bud pulls up tires on his workstation at Discount there's over 100+ tires he could list.

Like i said before It's how much you want to pay and choice of brand of tire you want. I have lots of data to show this if you want. I'm not trying to prove anyone wrong, just clarifying what i know from one of the largest tire companies in the US.

[DRTSRFR]

If you want correct fitment then you wouldn't want to go with a wider wheel, 7" or 8" is just fine for wideness.

I understand, but unfortunately these are custom WORK wheels and narrower hoops are NLA as far as I can see.

IMO, the fitment is perfect...

[Bmr]

I understand, but unfortunately these are custom WORK wheels and narrower hoops are NLA as far as I can see.

IMO, the fitment is perfect...

I have to agree with you on that. Looks nice!

Also of topic. I had sent you a email regarding suspension setup on my e30. Wondering if you ever got it?

[wazzu70]

Its unfortunate even though 17" tires are plentiful, the sidewall ratios are mostly incorrect for older applications.

There is a decent amount of 40 series tires in 17", but I always wonder for how long!

[nando]

I wouldn't worry, undersized tires are pretty popular for stretch/stance. are there still lots of 215/40R17s?

I agree, 17 tire sizes are too limiting now. Anything bigger than 24.4in diameter in front is a hassle, and running less than 235s is limiting my traction too much.

Uh.. how many 235s are there in 15 or 16" fitment that are ~24" diameter? one? (toyo R888 )

[Bmr]

I wouldn't worry, undersized tires are pretty popular for stretch/stance. are there still lots of 215/40R17s?



Uh.. how many 235s are there in 15 or 16" fitment that are ~24" diameter? one? (toyo R888 )

s-drive, g-force kdw, advan, ecsta, direzza, just a couple. 215 45 17 on a 9" is a little less than 3% over stock. Still has a lot of meat.

For those 235's on a 15/16 i would say, zero. lol