recommended tires for a 17x8.5 rims. want a mild stretch
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i just got some new wheels and im looking to see whats the best recommended tire size for a mild stretch on some 17x8.5 wheels? thanks in advance!
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A 215/40 will give you a slight stretch, depending on the brand you use too. Some tire brands dont stretch well at all. Maybe find something with a curb protector, Toyo T1S, Dunlop SP, and Falkens stretch nice. You could run a 205/40 if youre ready for some crazy stretch!
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Peabe, do a 205/40 stretch. A 215/40 will not looked stretched at all. We have a 205/40 Dunlop FM901 on these and they look incredible. They give the same exact stretch as my 215/35 on my 8.5. Perfect sidewall stretch.
The FM901's look really good stretched.
The FM901's look really good stretched.
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Originally Posted by bBOXD
205/40-17
So you decided to go with the black ones huh? How do i know you have the black ones? Cause i have the silver ones right here.
hehehe.
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So you decided to go with the black ones huh? How do i know you have the black ones? Cause i have the silver ones right here.
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i dont want a crazy stretch tho, just a mild one. you got the 18x8.5 right? can you send me some closeups of your tires so i can get a better idea?
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HEHE, Scerets?! What are those.
I will take pics of these. I have the 18's here but the 17's in silver are also here with 205/40's on them.
I will snap a few in a little bit. The silver ones are going on our next VIP project.
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Originally Posted by bBOXD
HEHE, Scerets?! What are those.
I will take pics of these. I have the 18's here but the 17's in silver are also here with 205/40's on them.
I will snap a few in a little bit. The silver ones are going on our next VIP project. ![Smile](https://www.scionlife.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Originally Posted by bBOXD
No, JC didnt tell me. But i know what you were thinking already.
No one told me. Its just this sixth sense i have. hahaha. ![Roll On Floor Laughing](https://www.scionlife.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_rofl.gif)
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Alright here are the pics bro.
205/40-17 Dunlop FM901
Perfect looking stretch.
215/40 is not enough of a stretch for these wheels. You must do a 205 bro. These are no where near a CRAZY stretch. And yes these are going on a Daily driven Scion that drives 100+ miles everyday.
We like to drive our shiz!!!
Here are the pics.
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205/40-17 Dunlop FM901
Perfect looking stretch.
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Here are the pics.
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215/40 would be good for you. It's right there at the max wheel width allowable as deemed by the tire company. It will be a nice mild stretch. I don't think you want 205/40 from what you wrote. That is bordering on crazy stretch for a daily...but, it's a close call. We are talking about 10mm more tread width here and a slight difference in sidewall.