205-45-17 offset

[Diesel Dud]

ok now
gettin pretty fed up of shopping for rims and tires

1) i wanted 235-40-17; cant find a rims model i like in 17x8

2) ive found some 17x7.5, 30mm; 215mm tires dont match stock celica diameter

3) so im considering resorting to 205-45-17 with 17x7 .. perfect stock diameter wheel and plenty of rim choices


question
a) what offset will set my wheels like 17x7.5 30mm offset?

whatever it is, it will be a wider stance than stock 205-50-16 with +37ish mm offset

b) now will this wider stance provide for equal, or very similar handling as a 215 tire would on 17x7.5??

any input would be appreciated thank you

[marc]

Go with a 215/40/R17

anything different will **** up your acceleration and gear ratios

offset of 38mm

Call TireRack for more help.

[SLOWICA]

go with the 17x7.5 30mm offset... going with the 37 will only pull your wheels closer into the fender...

[Diesel Dud]

if i go 17x7.5, it will be +30 offset
but that was not my question

[marc]

Use the tire calculator

215/40/R17 is pretty darn close to stock diameter.