i plan on running 17x8 with a 43-48 offset on my 5th gen. it's lowered somewhere between 1.7-2.3 inches. I'm wondering what tire sizes would be safe to roll on. I found a good deal on these 17x8, so don't tell me "get 17x7"
the current tires on the rim are 205/40/17's also..a lot of narrower and thinner than stock, should i worry about rubbing with these?

also anyone on SSR competitions or type c's that have pictures?

 

205s on an 8in rim? way too narrow....215s at a minimum

 

like i said above, i have no control over what size rims/tires are right now until i get more money. so that doesn't help solve my question, thank you.

On the falken site it says 8 inch rims are safe to have with these tires.
http://www.falkentire.com/rt615_sizes.html

 

I guess you missed the part where I said 215s or maybe that just doesn't help you for some odd reason. Try this:

http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/rt_specs.jsp

205/50R16 is stock 24.1" overall diameter. Try to get as close to that as possible.

 

yes i know that changing tire sizes can change things. but right now i want to know if 205/40/17's would be safe running on 17x8 rims on a 5th gen. i'm mainly worried about rubbing and safety.

I'm not looking to change my tires anytime soon because I don't have the money yet.

 

nobody can really answer this question until you at least tell us the offset of the rim.

 

its either 43 or 48 offset.

 

+1^^ But here is some more info on the subject. Compliments of

http://www.preludezone.com/showthread.php?t=170 Hope this helps.

5th Generation (1997-2001)

205/50/15 - Better Acceleration, Overall Diameter is Smaller
205/55/15 - Recommended 15” Size Tire w/ 6.5" wide wheel
215/50/15 - Larger Contact Patch, Better Acceleration, Overall Diameter is Smaller
225/45/15 - Even Larger Contact Patch, Minimum of 7" wide wheel is recommended, Overall Diameter is Smaller
225/50/15 - Even Larger Contact Patch, Minimum of 7" wide wheel is Recommended
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205/50/16 - Stock Size, Recommended 16" Size Tire
215/45/16 - Larger Contact Patch
215/50/16 - Larger Contact Patch, Overall Diameter is Larger
225/45/16 - Even Larger Contact Patch, Minimum of 7" wide wheel is Recommended
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215/40/17 - Larger Contact Patch, Recommended 17" Size Tire
215/45/17 - Larger Contact Patch, Overall Diameter is Larger
225/40/17 - Even Larger Contact Patch, Very Limited Selection of Brands
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215/35/18 - Larger Contact Patch, Small Profile means Less Protection for Wheels
215/40/18 - Larger Contact Patch, Overall Diameter is Larger
225/35/18 - Even Larger Contact Patch, Recommended tire size for 18x7.5" with at least a +48mm offset
225/40/18 - Even Larger Contact Patch, Overall Diameter is Larger, Not Recommended if car is Lowered
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215/35/19 - Large contact patch, recommended 19" tyre