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Ry_
23-07-2007, 03:39 PM
Hi all, just about to make my first tyre/wheel purchase- was just wondering if 215/40/17's fit, or if anyone has any recommendations for other specs.

Also, is it going to be a hard ride?

Thanks in advance!
destrukshn
23-07-2007, 03:40 PM
they fit if you have a 17x7 wheel.
but will most probably cause scrub.
ride will be a bit more rougher, feeling more bumps and what not.
i would get 205/40/r17's instead, thinner less rub.
but yet again, feeling more bumps.
SiReal
23-07-2007, 03:45 PM
also ensure u have the correct offset to reduce the chance of rubbing. tyres will alway fit. just whether the other factors just as alloy specs, lowering, etc.
Ry_
23-07-2007, 03:52 PM
Wow thanks for the quick reply. 'Cause scrub' meaning the tyres will occasionally rub?

Also, Tempe's out of stock of the wheels I want. I've found this place:
http://www.paylesstyres.com/products_index.asp?ItemType=Tyre, but they don't seem to have the Kumho SPT tyres I was hoping to get. Any recommendations for a good tyre? And know if this is an ok place to buy from?

Tempe doesn't get the wheel in for 4-6 weeks..
SiReal
23-07-2007, 03:58 PM
yeah scrub, usually when its a ful load of ppl, stuff like that, the outer of the tyre might hit the guard etc.
Ry_
23-07-2007, 04:00 PM
What's the standard offset, or do they vary?
destrukshn
23-07-2007, 04:05 PM
yeah scrub, usually when its a ful load of ppl, stuff like that, the outer of the tyre might hit the guard etc.
or inner depending on the offset of the wheel
Ry_
23-07-2007, 04:37 PM
Is there a way to find out the offset without taking off the wheel? I'm so far thinking of getting kspeed nitro or kspeed kronus, so far, prolly the kronus.. kumho spt's 215/40/17 or probably the equivalent in another brand at paylesstyres.com, just this offset thing's being tedious!
SiReal
23-07-2007, 09:39 PM
well, if you have a Civic EK, then offset is +45 for a steelie of mesurements 14x6.

If 17x7, something of the nature +42 to +48 should be ok.
Ry_
23-07-2007, 10:28 PM
So making the choice between say +42 and +45, for example- how would one go about deciding?
SiReal
23-07-2007, 10:31 PM
well its only 3mm difference when u think about it. the biggest impact would be on the width of the actual tyre.
destrukshn
23-07-2007, 10:58 PM
17x7 i would pick 42.

3mm will do lots.
it can just make is scrub.