17in wheel help

[steveyohman2319]

ive pretty much decided im getting these wheels
http://www.lwnt.com/wheels/custom/msr-113-gray.JPG

there 17 x 7 and i was wondering what is a good tire size to go with that to keep it like the same as the stock 14inch wheels or if its even possible or just any good size tire to fit it.

any advice???

[deniswhite1]

205/40r17 is your best and safest bet

[thejibbler]

205/40r17 is your best and safest bet

Yeah, thats the size i'm running, and those are the same wheels as me too ...

[Wolfman AK907]

I run 205/40/R17 on mine as well, any smaller than that an you can kiss your rim goodbye after your first pothole lol. Nice wheels btw, I have the MSR 035's in silver w/ polished lip to match the car.

[steveyohman2319]

thanks im getting them from summit cuz my uncle works there and gets a great discount so im gonna have him get me wheels and tires. also would it be ok to lower it with the 17s? any rubbing issues?

[deniswhite1]

thanks im getting them from summit cuz my uncle works there and gets a great discount so im gonna have him get me wheels and tires. also would it be ok to lower it with the 17s? any rubbing issues?

you should be fine

[thejibbler]

Yeah, I never heard anyone else talk about rubbing. I've got ordered H&R springs for myself and they'll go on soon enough.

OH, with those rims you might need to get quarter inch wheel spacers for the rear the get the decorative middle cap to fit. That's what i had to do. Hopefully there will be no issues when I lower it. I'll let you know.

[steveyohman2319]

wait why would i need a spacer for the rear? yeah im thinking either the h & r or eibachs.

[petrified.rabbit]

Yeah, I never heard anyone else talk about rubbing. .

i have 205/45r16's (temporarily) and i rub all the time.. constantly. :P

[steveyohman2319]

so if i get those rims and use a 205/40 tire whats the lowest drop i can do? cuz im not to sure on what springs to get