zac50

ok i have 17x9.5in wheels and i was wondering what the widest tire was that i could run on these wheels.. i want to stay away from any mods if possible..

Stippy17

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My best guess would be 275/40/17 all the way around. You could fit 315/35/17 in the rear if you took a hammer to the inside of the fenderwell, but that's a mod.

baalic

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You can run at least a 285/40. I have factory 9" and run a 285.. Maybe upwards of a 305.. Not 315 without some consequence. 285 is technically too big for factory too..

zac50

so a 315 is out of the question? if so, whats a good 285/315? i know 275 is stock but i would like to go a little larger if possible

cookba

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...must-read.html

zac50

so according to this, 285 is the widest for my wheel size.. what are some good tires? im looking for a good street performance tire, im not a racer i just want a tire that will last since my car is a daily driver and will handle good on the back roads

baalic

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Nitto makes a 285/40 and 315. Nitto 555's ftw! Thats what im running as it doesnt look bad on a stock ws6 wheel but they are made for a 9.5 " wheel.


You could go 555r's in the rear and regular 555's in the front.


Ive had a night/day differeance when I switched to a nitto...

zac50

could you hook me up with a link?

Jeremiad

I went with Falken FK452 in a 275/40 on 18x9.5 wheels. With a heavier passenger, I have had some slight rubbing over big bumps, but that is because of the spacing on my wheels and the larger diameter.

I like the 275 size, because most competitive events around here class a vehicle higher if the tires are wider than a 275. These Falkens stick really nicely, and I do not have any traction issues with them. Going to a stickier tire makes all the difference in the world, a larger width is not really a big advantage.

baalic

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http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tir...79110&pc=40151


Link to some 285's.. Id keep 275 fronts... Also nitto. I personally love them..

RoidedSS

i wouldn't go wider than a 275 in the front. my car likes to follow grooves in the road with 275's. at least it keeps you alert when you're driving lol

cookba

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you do not want an R rated tire if want a tire that will last and you dont plan to race on. the 555R is a drag tire, not a corner carving tire meaning the sidewalls are not stiff. the regular Nitto 555 tires are good. since you want a tire that lasts look for a treadwear rating higher than 200. The Nitto NT05 has a a treadwear rating at like 200 or 220 and they only last about 15k miles max but they are great summer tires. and stick with a 275/35/18 tire. your not gaining much going with a 285/40 but you are losing more $$$ out of your wallet.

zac50

thanks for the help!

baalic

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The link i thought was for the regular street tire...