wheels/offsets/tires

[RichD978]

Did a search but too much came up. I really have no time to narrow down my search with specific words. Can anyone help me determine the best size for 17" wheels for a gen 1... I need to know if 17x7 or 17x7.5 fit better... the best offset (will 42 work) ... and tires , im not sure if 215/45 17 is best or 215/50 17

Thanks guyss

Edit... i found kenny's thread...

In it he said 17x7.5 , go with offset 42 or lower... the wheels im looking at are offset 42, should I go with a wheel spacer just to be safe? Also, tire rack recommends 215/50 17 for tires, however my friend has 215/45 and he's dropped.. I just bought some trd springs, should I go with 215/45 with a drop ?

[indiglosolara]

I would go with 225/45/17.. that way you have a wider tire to protect your wheels.

with 7.5. i always recommend the min of 225/45/17. with 215/45 you will be srectching your tires...

also with 225/45/17 you will close to almost stock diameter and it wont mess with the speedo as much.

hope this helps..

also 7.5 with 42offset you should be fine without any spacers...

[WJN333]

"I concur"

I have had two sets of 17x7 rims and the 225/45/17 tires have protected them both from curb rash. This is also the size that TRD reccommends with their 17x7 wheels.

[wiz2]

Anyone heard of running +45 on a 17x7 rim ???
On a Gen1/1.5 or Cam 3/4/4.5

[WTF??]

Anyone heard of running +45 on a 17x7 rim ???

that was fine on my Gen 1 with 215/45/17