What tyre size for a 17" alloys
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 4:40 pm
Whats the best size for a 17" alloys for 9N?
205-40R 17
or
225-35R 17
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 6:11 pm
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 6:19 pm
i would go for 205 40 17`s or 215 40 17`s.
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:28 am
I think it is too muchFUTUMSH wrote:...or 215 40 17`s.
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:53 pm
205/40/17 cheaper i think too
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:34 pm
FUTUMSH wrote:...or 215 40 17`s.
thats what im running on
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 10:16 pm
This increases the total diametre of your tire.
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 2:45 pm
OK, so thinking of getting some 17's as well but have heard nightmare stories on this forum!
I don't understand why 17's would scrub with 205 x 40 x 17 profile on them. This is the same diameter as the stock tyres and only 10mm wider (and I'm sure the 16 inch standard wheels had 205's on them?) so the only reason left is because of the offset?
anyone had no scrubage with 205 40 17 tyres?
I don't understand why 17's would scrub with 205 x 40 x 17 profile on them. This is the same diameter as the stock tyres and only 10mm wider (and I'm sure the 16 inch standard wheels had 205's on them?) so the only reason left is because of the offset?
anyone had no scrubage with 205 40 17 tyres?
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:27 pm
david burton wrote:OK, so thinking of getting some 17's as well but have heard nightmare stories on this forum!
I don't understand why 17's would scrub with 205 x 40 x 17 profile on them. This is the same diameter as the stock tyres and only 10mm wider (and I'm sure the 16 inch standard wheels had 205's on them?) so the only reason left is because of the offset?
anyone had no scrubage with 205 40 17 tyres?
Never had any problems with my 17" @ 205/40/17 ..
Gr
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:29 pm
HI
Would these fit stright on my 9n,
205/40/17, 5 stud, stud diameter 100, ofset 35
Would these be ok for my 1.4 or would they cause me any probs? if so what probs?or would they be a stright fit and not cause me any probs or underperformance?
Cheers
Would these fit stright on my 9n,
205/40/17, 5 stud, stud diameter 100, ofset 35
Would these be ok for my 1.4 or would they cause me any probs? if so what probs?or would they be a stright fit and not cause me any probs or underperformance?
Cheers
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:38 pm
as far as I know 205x40x17 is almost exactly the same as 195x55x15 which is the sport alloy size. (+0.03%)
not sure on the offset of the standard alloy though - and how wide are your alloys?
not sure on the offset of the standard alloy though - and how wide are your alloys?
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:47 pm
the rim width for the potential alloys are 7.5J any help?
any help?Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:37 pm
yes they will fit. no problem!shakt1 wrote:HI
Would these fit stright on my 9n,
205/40/17, 5 stud, stud diameter 100, ofset 35
Would these be ok for my 1.4 or would they cause me any probs? if so what probs?or would they be a stright fit and not cause me any probs or underperformance?
Cheers
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:56 am
Would they look daft,its been mentioned the 9n can look like a 4*4 Would I have to get my car lowered for the 17's to look good and to be appreciated or will it be ok unlowered and just left as norm?
Would I have to get my car lowered for the 17's to look good and to be appreciated or will it be ok unlowered and just left as norm?Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:11 am
well mine are 18s and unlowered 
down to taste really.. (and budget!)
down to taste really.. (and budget!)