Tyre size for 17" wheels?

[Bowie69]

Yup, and 225/45/17 is also very, very close to 205/60/15 rolling radius, and a cheap tyre. Not noticed mine, or any cabrio's looking like they have ballooned tyres on these rims

There's at least 5mm clearance to the tyre sidewall too

[macspring]

Boleros, ET37, 225/45/17 and no clearance issues on a '91 CQ20V

Going back to the 205/60/15 speedlines soon, now I have a decent set, and hoping for a better ride quality after that

Don't forget this option - Avus 6 spoke S2 oem rims with 225/50/16 tyres, good grip, but a but squishy maybe, but comfortable and 16" Avus rims are inexpensive.

[maddagent]

I've 215/45 on the boleros on my cab, no issues at all.

[irish rwd]

I run 17x7 et37 on a 225/45. I have approx. 5mm clearance to the trackrod end.

Different brand tyres make a huge difference some are more 'square' on the sidewall. Also avoid rim protector tyres they will look dreadful and be too close to the trackrod

[mrt105]

I went for 215/45/17 toyo proxies for my 7a with boleros.

The 225's did look a bit fatty for my liking.
Plus I have no clearance issues lowered on the kw's.

[John.]

Thanks guys'......what a response !!

Bowie69-interesting point on the ride quality.......but I have to do this, then maybe sell them!!
mrt105-A picture is always good, cheers.
Irishrwd-never thought about the rim protector possibilities? Cheers.


I'll look into 215/45's I think.

Thanks to all.....and here's my wheels.

[Bowie69]

Mint!

[John.]

Mint!

......but tyreless !!

[_ShurikeN]

wow

[GazzaG60]

whats the thoughts on the b3 saloon on same size wheel 7x17

215 40 17?

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

As it's B3 chassis they will fit with no issues but are heavier than the standard 15" wheel.

[BLAMM0]

I was running 215/45 on 8J et30, not sure about the 7J, they're narrow as... If you have an opportunity try some bad tyres on them Just to see how they would look.