Smartripper
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| posted on 26/7/05 at 12:02 PM |
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17 X 8 Rims at the back
Hello,
I now again about rims and tires.
The question is will 17 inch X 8 fit at the back of a indy. I realy whant some 235 X 40 tires at the back and they say i need a 8 inch rim.
I've it fit okay what kind of offset will i need then too get them inside the rear arch??
I don't whant too order it before i now that it wil fit.
Thanks Daniel
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ned
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| posted on 26/7/05 at 12:07 PM |
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are you sure you really need such a huge wheel? the wheels will be more expensive, the tyres will be more expensive, you'll be more likely to
kerb them with such a low profile tyre, they'll be very skittish considering the weight of the car and will be pretty heavy as well.
A better option is normally a 15" tyre with say 195/50's on, cheaper, lighter and will make the car handle much better and your wallet
happier.
just my 2p.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Kissy
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| posted on 26/7/05 at 12:12 PM |
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What Ned said.
Rolling resistance - weight - fit for purpose;
they really are unsuitable in that diameter and width. Wait 'til it rains - the pressure per cm2 will be so low you'll never get the
power down.
my 2p.
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Smartripper
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| posted on 26/7/05 at 12:30 PM |
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Hello,
I like te look of 17 inch so that is something i realy whant.
But the 235 is maybe too width??
What about 205 x 45 17 inch x 7 inch.
Will the offset be 45 ????
I've it's a mistake to go to 17 inch instead of 15 inch then that is my problem but you have warned me..
Thanks Daniel
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block
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| posted on 26/7/05 at 12:42 PM |
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Im running an Indy with 205 40 17s. Ive read all the arguments against 17s and they are true, but i like them all the same. Ive not had any probs with
this size tyre.
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TimC
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| posted on 26/7/05 at 12:43 PM |
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Hello
I use 235/40/17s on the rear for posing. (I have 15" slicks for track use.)
I'd be suprised of my rims were 8" wide though - more likely 7.5". They are made by Wolfrace and are ET35 IIRC.
Car is an Indy BTW.
TC
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JoelP
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| posted on 26/7/05 at 02:16 PM |
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if you want 17x8s on the back, go for it. Just bear in mind the pros and cons, and be careful in adverse conditions  As said, you can always have a
different set for tracks or hard driving.
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