[RichW]

Evo 6;

What are the widest Tyres that i could fit on a 17" x 8.5" Rim Without Rubbing???

I understand i might have to go alittle on the geometry but i am limited due to oem top mounts.

 

[interbishi]

I wouldn't go any bigger than 235/45/17 on a 6 unless its a crop sprayer :lol:

 

[MidnightE6]

You not heard the saying, bigger is better? :lol:

 

[RichW]

This i the thing - i've PM'd a few people and the advice is very varied hence now putting it out to the wider audience.

Talking of wider, the widest suggestion "you'll be fine with" is 255/40x17

Obviously the last thing i want to do is waste several hundred pounds on tyres that rub :naughty:

 

[MidnightE6]

I've seen 255 on a VIII with coilovers.

However, no way I'd of got away with 255-40-17 on any of my earlier cars.

235 is the safe bet, for sure. But a lot would be determined on height/alignment.

 

[squeakyclean32]

What rims you fitting Rich ?

 

[adamfitz]

I run 235 on a 9 inch wide pro race 1.2. Get a tiny scrub on passenger rear but that's because it's slightly lower there and I haven't got around to raising it! Other than than that no issues

 

[RichW]

I run 235 on a 9 inch wide pro race 1.2. Get a tiny scrub on passenger rear but that's because it's slightly lower there and I haven't got around to raising it! Other than than that no issues

Is that 40 or 45 profile?

 

[RichW]

What rims you fitting Rich ?

I havent decided yet

 

[RichW]

OK I lied ... This makes me smile.... :headbang2:headbang2:headbang2


:smthumbup

 

[adamfitz]

Is that 40 or 45 profile?

45 if memory serves me correct

 

[squeakyclean32]

OK I lied ... This makes me smile.... :headbang2:headbang2:headbang2

:smthumbup

Come in Rich.... What are they?:lol:

 

[VIIIMREvo]

I ran 255's on my 5RS on 8.5 Advan RG-D

 

[RichW]

Come in Rich.... What are they?:lol:

Now i could tell ya ..... but that would be boring :lol: :lol: :lol:

Not looking forward to the VAT bill.. :rotz:

 

[RichW]

Just looking at the difference between 235/45x17 and 245/40x17 .... the 235 is slightly taller and the 245 is shorter but slightly wider...

 

[wolfy]

You going normal road tyres or semi slick?

 

[RichW]

You going normal road tyres or semi slick?

Yeah thats the bloody dilema

These wheels will be road only as i dont want to burn brake dust into them, but i like the look of semi-slicks. They look a whole lot better than normal tyres, even if they arent going to be used to their potential :blush:

Plus i hate squidgy road tyres that kill the steering feel, so if i went road tyres they would have to have stiff side walls. Some of the Michelins look half decent saying that.

Bloody choices eh?? :handsup:

 

[squeakyclean32]

Too many choices :lol:....I still want to know what rims you got coming :naughty:

Yeah thats the bloody dilema

These wheels will be road only as i dont want to burn brake dust into them, but i like the look of semi-slicks. They look a whole lot better than normal tyres, even if they arent going to be used to their potential :blush:

Plus i hate squidgy road tyres that kill the steering feel, so if i went road tyres they would have to have stiff side walls. Some of the Michelins look half decent saying that.

Bloody choices eh?? :handsup:

 

[HF]

235/45/17 are best, for 6, mine are on 7.5 inch OEM wheels though, you need to watch the tyre and wheel width, you don't want the tyre peelng over the rim when cornering.

 

[wolfy]

If it was mine i'd go 235 40 on a semi slick.