Need feedback from people who's rollin on 17's!
Want to know if I would have any rubbing problem with 17" rims with 43 offset and 215/40/17 tires?
Thanks!

 

I don't have any rubbing w/ 17x7 42mm offset wheels and 205/40-17s on my GSR. You're talking 2-3mm more tire inside the wheel well, so I'd think you'll be fine depending on ride height.

 

with +43 and 215's, it's gonna be pretty close

i barely rub in the rear w/ +40 and 205/45 (A520s) but don't rub w/ 205/40(T1-S)

 

From TireRack.com Calucalating Tire Info:

The first number is the width of the tire in millimeters, measured from sidewall to sidewall. To convert to inches, divide by 25.4 In the example above, the width is 185mm or 7.28".

The second number is the aspect ratio. This is a ratio of sidewall height to width. In the example above, the tire is 7.28" wide, multiply that by the aspect ratio to find the height of one sidewall. In this case, 185x0.60=111mm or 7.28"x0.60=4.36".

The last number is the diameter of the wheel in inches.

To figure the outside diameter of a tire, take the sidewall height and multiply by 2,(remember that the diameter is made up of 2 sidewalls, the one above the wheel, and the one below the wheel) and add the diameter of the wheel to get your answer.

Example...185/60R14 85H or 185/60HR14

185mm x .60=111mm x 2=222mm + 355.6mm(14")= 577.6mm or 22.74"



Stock ITR rims:
195/55/15
195*.55=107.25mm*2=214.5mm+381mm(15")=595.5mm or 23.44"

New Volk rims:
215*.40=86mm*2=172mm+431.8mm(17")=603.8 or 23.77"

Difference of 8.3mm or .33"



[Modified by Blazin ITR, 3:34 PM 2/10/2003]

 

Yoshi,
Is your Kaa dropped?

 

yes, 3/4~1"

 

I run 17x7 Enkei RF-1z no rubs until I installed Camber kit, now I have to get my rear wheel wells rolled so I can lower more.

 

Dumb question. If the offset goes from 50 to 42, does that mean the wheel sits further in or out of the wheel well. Thanks.