GVR4 17x7jj Tire size suggestions?

[gvr41991]

I have 17x7jj rims that I purchased years ago on ebay. Was going to do a summer rim and winter rim and tire setup. I don't know what would be best for a summer tire size on 17x7jj rims. I think they are Konig Helium wheels based on comparison. The tires I have now are 205 40r17 on my winter rims 17x7jj Kobe. I've heard I can go as high as 225 45r 17 but I'm not sure. Any suggestions for my vr4 where I won't get any rubbing when turning?

 

[fuel]

The 205/40 R17 you have on your winter rims are smaller overall diameter than the stock 195/60 R15's. If it were me, on 7" wide rims I would run either 205/45 R17 to retain stock rolling diameter, or go 215/45 or 225/40 for an extra little bit of width while retaining a similar overall diameter. Some people go with 235/45 as that's a common size (especially on Evo rims) but they are best suited to 8" wide rims.

 

[gvr41991]

Thanks Fuel. Yes, the 225 size is cheaper than the 205 size. Anyone else running the 225 size safely with no problems- even if best suited for size 8 rims?

 

[oldman_tau]

17x8 225/45/17 yokohama advan a048

 

[thomcasey]

Quoting gvr41991:
Thanks Fuel. Yes, the 225 size is cheaper than the 205 size. Anyone else running the 225 size safely with no problems- even if best suited for size 8 rims?



I am running EVO 8 wheels with 225/45r17 tires, no issues for me. I have some rub on 1 front fender on large dips, but that is due to stock struts being a little soft

 

[gvr41991]

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Cool calculator. Thanks for the help guys. Gonna go with 225 45 17s.

 

[gvr41991]

Oh,lastly...does anyone on this earth know where I can find a compact spare tire in 17x4 4 lug 114.3? I don't want to carry around a full size rim in my trunk. I might be able to get away with a 16 just to get me home.

 

[fuel]

Honda Accord, first gen Volvo S40/V40 spring to mind.