What size tire will I need for a 17x7.5 wheel?
02-21-2006, 05:09 PM
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What size tire will I need for a 17x7.5 wheel?
I am looking at a set of 17x7.5 wheels for my 4000q and am wondering if I will need 215/35(40)-17 or if I will be able to get away with a 205 width tire? What would be the pros and cons of goign either way? I dont want the tire to liik like \______/, i would rather it be |______|. Any input or suggestions would be appreciated.
02-22-2006, 06:30 AM
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A 185 section width will look like |______|
The section width is the cross section across the sidewall. I don't know what overall diameter tire diameter is required for your car, but 7.5" equals 190 mm.
<img src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/tiretech/tire_dimen.gif">
The pic below shows a 9.0" (229 mm) wheel with a 255 mm (10.0") section width tire. As you can see, the sidewall sticks out very slightly past the wheel, about 1/2" on each side.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17157/right_front_aw.jpg"><ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=7">Calculating Tire Dimensions</a></li></ul>
<img src="http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/tiretech/tire_dimen.gif">
The pic below shows a 9.0" (229 mm) wheel with a 255 mm (10.0") section width tire. As you can see, the sidewall sticks out very slightly past the wheel, about 1/2" on each side.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17157/right_front_aw.jpg"><ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=7">Calculating Tire Dimensions</a></li></ul>
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