Tire size for a 17x8 wheel

[Kyle_Eagleton]

I have a set of Rotiform NUE's, 17x8 et30. I'm trying to find the right size tire to stretch over them

I am new to this, this will be my first experience with stretching a tire, or buying anything other than a stock tire size for stock sized wheels. Consequently, I know little about tire sizing.

I've looked on tyrestretch.com a bit, and liked the idea of 205/40/R17. I'm not looking for any sort of crazy stretch. Perhaps a little more than a mild stretch with a.... okay, enough BS. I don't know what I'm talking about I'm very indecisive and need some helpful insight.

If it is at all useful info, the car will be on air.

[SeeClass]

Depending on the tire 215/40 will look super mild, 205/40 is about right.

[Kyle_Eagleton]

Depending on the tire 215/40 will look super mild, 205/40 is about right.

Was looking at Nitto Neo Gens if that helps. Thanks for your input

[drift55]

205/40/R17 on a 17x8

[Kyle_Eagleton]

205/40/R17 on a 17x8

We have a winner Thanks man. are you static or on air?

[drift55]

Air

[Eight Thirty]

195/40-17 on a 8.5

[Kyle_Eagleton]

195/40-17 on a 8.5

I spoke to a friend yesterday night about a 195/40 on a x8. He told me he had that size tire on staggered 17x8.5 17x9.5's, I think I like the 195 stretch a bit more.

[justcansin]

yeah, good photo, i like car, Was looking at Nitto Neo Gens if that helps. Thanks for your input,thank you

[drift55]

If you're going for any type of poke do 195/40 or narrower. The 205s are my winters

[Kyle_Eagleton]

If you're going for any type of poke do 195/40 or narrower. The 205s are my winters

I'm after this:

(It'll be on air too. This is just a photoshop)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/seethingsthroughmyeyes/8332017324/

[JVC]

I have 205/45-17 on an 17x8, they're falken 512's and look like they have as much stretch as that 195 above, too bad they don't make that tire anymore...

[POMAH]

it's a 8" wheel, go for 195

[P78]

[Kyle_Eagleton]

I feel like that's a little too much stretch :/


How reliable is something like that anyways?