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Wheels sise to fit 225
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 1:15 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
I'm thinking about some 17" on my Vibe and I want to put 225/45 R17 on them.Should I take 17x7", 17x7.5" or 17x8"???225mm = 8,85", so I think 17x7" will be too small.Anoyone can confim my though?
Re: Wheels sise to fit 225 (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 7:13 am
by satur9
trd's wheel package is 225/40/18 w7.5 so id go with the 7.5 i've never seen a 17x8 though those would be nice.
Re: Wheels sise to fit 225 (satur9)
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 10:13 am
by MadBill
http://www.tirerack.com hs over 50 wheels listed for the Vibe and a number are up to 8" wide. They list acceptable rim widths for a huge array of tires. Several other sites, e.g. Discont tire have similar specs.
Re: Wheels sise to fit 225 (MadBill)
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 10:14 pm
by Sub-Vibe-R
Thanks guy! I'll go with 7,5 or may be 8". I'll take about this to the wheel shop guy. He should know about this. May be 17x8 will be a little bit too width and it will be easier to scratch the wheel.
Re: Wheels sise to fit 225 (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2003 11:32 am
by NY Pete
IMHO 8" is too wide of a wheel for a 225 tire - the wheel will stick out further than the tire, thereby negating the benefit of those new "rim protector bands" found on most new high-performance tires. 7.5" is plenty, and 7" is adequate as a lot of factory 17's are only 6.5" wide. I say go with the 7.5's, you'll be happy!Pete