Tires for 17 x 8 rims

[SpoolinGSX]

I was gonna go with 215/50-17. and i was looking at SP Sport 9000, Expedia S-01, or Firehawk SZ50. Anyone know the quality of any of these tires or could point me in the right direction cause this is the first time im buying tires for a wheel this big.

 

[Eagle 5]

go with 235/45/17

 

[99GST]

I previously had 17x8 inch wheels, and the 225/45/17 fit perfectly.

Personally, I think that the 235/45/17 may throw off your speedo alittle bit too much. But that is just my opinion.

Later.
Nathan

 

[pilotleston]

Originally posted by 99GST
I previously had 17x8 inch wheels, and the 225/45/17 fit perfectly.

Personally, I think that the 235/45/17 may throw off your speedo alittle bit too much. But that is just my opinion.

Later.
Nathan

In fact, 235/45r17 is 0,5% smaller that the 97+ GSX stock wheels (215/50r17):

 

[gtrvspec01]

I have 225/45/17, but I have roll rear fenders

 

[Eagle 5]

so wheny our speedo says 60 your actually doing 59.7 mph, highly doubt anyone will notice the difference.

 

[BD1]

For a GSX, look at OZs

 

[Talonman]

For 17" 225/45/17 is recomended. For the 17x8 Id go with 235/40/17.

 

[FourG63 97GST]

I have 225/45/17 on 17x7 rim, you shouldn't have a problem going w/ 235/45