Question about same size tires on different width rims.
12-03-2007, 05:58 PM
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Question about same size tires on different width rims.
I recently ordered myself some Blizzaks WS-50 at 225/50/17 all around for my stock 17 inch rims I got laying around. Tire Rack emailed me saying they won't fit the rears, but I assumed they could. Can the 225/50 fit all around on the stock 17 inch rims? (I forgot the width of the fronts and rears).
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12-03-2007, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
350Z Tire Sizing
Standard 17":
F-225/50WR17
R-235/50WR17
The Tire Rack will try to sell you the OEM size to avoid returns. Of course a 225 mm tire will work on a 7.5 inch wheel.
Standard 17":
F-225/50WR17
R-235/50WR17
The Tire Rack will try to sell you the OEM size to avoid returns. Of course a 225 mm tire will work on a 7.5 inch wheel.
12-03-2007, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by NiSmoZzZz
That's what I thought. So the rear is a 7.5? I thought it was 8.
Standard 17":
Alum Alloy
F-17x7.5
23.259lbs
R-17x8
24.140lbs
My mistake.
EDIT. As a general rule, OEM width plus or minus 10 mm is very conservative.
12-03-2007, 06:58 PM
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^^ The rear is 17x8", but that is no problem when mounting 225's.
Your stock rims are:
17x7.5” Front
17x8.0” Rear
225/50-17” fit perfectly on these rims (either width… 7.5” or 8” width)
You’re “good to go.” This is a good winter tire setup since you can rotate those studless winter tires that wear quickly when run on a dry surface.
And… If your car has TCS or VDC, you won’t experience any problem running all square 225/50-17” snows.
--Spike
Your stock rims are:
17x7.5” Front
17x8.0” Rear
225/50-17” fit perfectly on these rims (either width… 7.5” or 8” width)
You’re “good to go.” This is a good winter tire setup since you can rotate those studless winter tires that wear quickly when run on a dry surface.
And… If your car has TCS or VDC, you won’t experience any problem running all square 225/50-17” snows.
--Spike
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