i just got some new wheels and im looking to see whats the best recommended tire size for a mild stretch on some 17x8.5 wheels? thanks in advance!

 

I would go w/ 215/40-17s. For more stetch, a shop may be able to do 205/40-17.

The 215s were pretty much squared off on my 7.5 wide Buddy Clubs.

 

Yeah 215 is the best number for an xB. I have 225 on mine and they rub like crazy. You dont want the problems I have. Trust me...

 

thanks for the quick response brad & peruzzi .so 215/40-17 is a nice mild stretch? i dont want a CRAZY stretch, but i do want a bit of a stretched look.

 

Yeah, 215s will look good on 8.5s.

I have 215/35-18 on my 18x8.5s in the rear.

Should be nice and mild. Noticable enuff to those who know about the stretch look.

 

A 215/40 will give you a slight stretch, depending on the brand you use too. Some tire brands dont stretch well at all. Maybe find something with a curb protector, Toyo T1S, Dunlop SP, and Falkens stretch nice. You could run a 205/40 if youre ready for some crazy stretch!

 

205/40-17

So you decided to go with the black ones huh? How do i know you have the black ones? Cause i have the silver ones right here. hehehe.

 

Peabe, do a 205/40 stretch. A 215/40 will not looked stretched at all. We have a 205/40 Dunlop FM901 on these and they look incredible. They give the same exact stretch as my 215/35 on my 8.5. Perfect sidewall stretch.

The FM901's look really good stretched.

 

damn it. cant keep any secrets from you! lol.

i dont want a crazy stretch tho, just a mild one. you got the 18x8.5 right? can you send me some closeups of your tires so i can get a better idea?

 

205/40 looks best for sure

 

HEHE, Scerets?! What are those. I will take pics of these. I have the 18's here but the 17's in silver are also here with 205/40's on them. I will snap a few in a little bit. The silver ones are going on our next VIP project.

 

is it a CRAZY stretch tho? i dont wanna go loco with it

 

hehe. i told jc to keep it underwraps. figures, you woulda found out anyway.

 

No, JC didnt tell me. But i know what you were thinking already. No one told me. Its just this sixth sense i have. hahaha.

 

damn it, i cant even tell myself what i want to do next! hehehe

 

Alright here are the pics bro.

205/40-17 Dunlop FM901

Perfect looking stretch. 215/40 is not enough of a stretch for these wheels. You must do a 205 bro. These are no where near a CRAZY stretch. And yes these are going on a Daily driven Scion that drives 100+ miles everyday. We like to drive our shiz!!!

Here are the pics.

 

The 205/40/17 and my 215/35/18 have the same exact sidewall stretch. I believe my sidewalls are thinner by .1". But they look absolutely perfect though.

You know you wanna do it!

 

secrets!?! we all know there are only a few 17x8.5 inch wheels out there, and one specifically that was released recently.

 

mark. thats the stretch i want!!!! mu ah ah ah

brad. hahaha. i know. when i started to think about it, i realized i was a tard.

 

215/40 would be good for you. It's right there at the max wheel width allowable as deemed by the tire company. It will be a nice mild stretch. I don't think you want 205/40 from what you wrote. That is bordering on crazy stretch for a daily...but, it's a close call. We are talking about 10mm more tread width here and a slight difference in sidewall.