Question for those riding on 17" rims

[Boss X]

What size tires are you using with your 17" rims? I just ordered a set of 17" Centerline rims and just want an idea of what size to look at and what sizes fit. My 86 has a stock suspension.

I was going to go with a 245/65 but there are only a couple maunfacturers making this size. Very limited selection.

 

[DocVijay]

I used 275/55 17 on my 1999 Sport. The stock tires were 235/75 15's. The two diameters were pretty much identical.

 

[tbomb]

im running 285 60 r17's, but you need to know what the offset is on the rims you bought before you know how big of a tire you can run. budget is also gonna limit where you go in terms of tires.

 

[kkreit01]

Are you wanting a street look, or AT look? For a street look, I'd go with 255/60 or 275/55. For an AT or all-weather look, I'd go with the 245/65 (higher that stock 235/75), or 235/65 (same height as stock 235/75).

 

[Boss X]

Was gonna go with the 245/65 but don't like the tire choices except for the Michelin Cross Terain SUV. The 245/65 will be .9" taller than the stock 235/75/15.

Originally wanted a wider and lower tire like a 255/60 or 65 or 265/60 or 65 series and may go that way. I am looking for a street ride look but want a solid all-season tire. Trying to avoid any calibration problems. Don't go off-road with this baby. I've got a 92 F-150 Flare-Side 4x4 for that.

Wheels will be in this week (Centerline Galaxy). A friend of mine is a tire dealer and he has offered to try a number of different sizes until we find what I like and what fits. Big problem though, Tire Rack is offering 2 of the tires I like at substantial discounts. I may have to talk him into ordering them thru Tire Rack and giving him some extra cash for his trouble.

 

[james t]

FYI- a 275/50/17 is the exact same height as the 235/75/15 stockers. a 275/55/17 is only about .5" taller. if you're not gonna lower it, i would go with either a 275/55 or a 255/60.

a 255/60/17 is the same height as a 275/55.

you can go about 1" tire height difference from stock without it throwing off the speedo enough to notice.