17X9 wheel. 255/40 ok?

[twEeker]

Just got some 17X9 wheels, and want to get some 255 tires, but I'm not sure if it will rub or not. I searched around here, and on evom, and didn't really find much to answer my question. I plan on lowering the car in a couple months, I just want to make sure no rubbing will happen. So, anyone using a 255 tire on a stock, or modified suspension set up?

I will be ordering new tires on saturday.

[evo_dadi]

what offset are the rims? for some reason tire design can make a difference with it also,ive read people who had 255's and it didint rub and some have rubbing issues.

[GokuSSJ4]

on 17x8.5 +40 off set theres no problems (even with the car lower )
some fender work might be required. (rolling your fenders, to make sure you have enough clearance)

[lqdchkn]

The tire should fit if the wheel does. That tire won't have a very big sidewall bubble on that wide of a rim.

Has anyone tryied 275/35 17 on 17x8's for clearance on the EVO?

[earlyapex]

The tire should fit if the wheel does. That tire won't have a very big sidewall bubble on that wide of a rim.

Has anyone tryied 275/35 17 on 17x8's for clearance on the EVO?

275 on a 17x8?

uhm...

[Unowned]

Has anyone tryied 275/35 17 on 17x8's for clearance on the EVO?

Yea that's not gonna happen....

[lqdchkn]

Do y'all mean on the EVO or at all :?: ; 'cause I had that combo on the rear of my truck so I know it'll fit.

[earlyapex]

Do y'all mean on the EVO or at all :?: ; 'cause I had that combo on the rear of my truck so I know it'll fit.

a 275 is way too wide for a 17x8 wheel. It *might* fit but it's gonna suck balls and even be dangerous.

Since when does a truck have anything to do with an evo anyway.

[twEeker]

Off set is 40. I'm still not sure wethe to go with 255, or 245. Like I said, I do plan on lowering it, so on stock height, it might be fine, but then I get coilovers and it could go all bad. I'm leaning towards 245, but I would like that extra grip.

[chrisw]

Just got some 17X9 wheels, and want to get some 255 tires, but I'm not sure if it will rub or not. I searched around here, and on evom, and didn't really find much to answer my question. I plan on lowering the car in a couple months, I just want to make sure no rubbing will happen. So, anyone using a 255 tire on a stock, or modified suspension set up?

I will be ordering new tires on saturday.

I run a 275/40/17 on a 17x9 +35mm rim. I'll drive on the street with r-compounds on. I have dropped my EVO ~1.5 inchs in front, and ~1 inch in the rear. It rubs when the steering is at full lock to where I have polished my end cover on the tranny. If I were to do it again, I would go with a +30 or +32 offset rim for the clearance in the front. The rear is not so bad.

The 255's will fit, but I think your offset is a bit off. +40mm is a bit extreme even for a 255. Just be careful when you drop it, you will no doubt rub on something at that point.

[EvoVIII]

Do y'all mean on the EVO or at all :?: ; 'cause I had that combo on the rear of my truck so I know it'll fit.

a 275 is way too wide for a 17x8 wheel. It *might* fit but it's gonna suck balls and even be dangerous.

Since when does a truck have anything to do with an evo anyway.

LOL

[Evo442]

I'm running 255/40/17 RA-1's on 17x9 +35 offset (5zigen fno1rc's), lowered with espelir gt springs. no rubbing.


Just got some 17X9 wheels, and want to get some 255 tires, but I'm not sure if it will rub or not. I searched around here, and on evom, and didn't really find much to answer my question. I plan on lowering the car in a couple months, I just want to make sure no rubbing will happen. So, anyone using a 255 tire on a stock, or modified suspension set up?

I will be ordering new tires on saturday.