Rims are 17x7 +43 and is going to be lowered with Tanabe DF210s.

What tire size can I use without rubbing?

Will 205/45/17 work? I don't want to go 40s tires because we have bad roads from where I come from. What options for tires do I have with those rim specs?

Thanks!

 

Go 205/40/17. 45 might be too big.

If your roads are bad then suck it up and run 16's if you're really scared of ruining some rims. That way you can have more rubber there.

Personally I am going to go 15's on my GE. I know people think they look small but I think it will be nice.

 

How about 215/40/17s?

Just for reference those of you running 17s what are your tire specs?

Thanks again.

 

FYI any other size than 205/40/17 and your speedo will be off by alot.

 

195/45/17 if you can ... but a 205/45/17 should not be to much of a problem... if you have camber bolts up front

 

Go to Miata tire calculator and figure out what the differences are in the speedo. I don't think either size you are talking about results in more than 2mph difference between the speedo and actual speed.

Mike Holbrook
Meridian, ID

 

i run 205/45/17 on mine and i dont rub, speedo isnt off by much, only a 1 mph difference at 70 mph

 

Run 45 series po! That's the size closest to OEM wheel spec diameter. Also since you want to be able to take on the bad roads, 45/17 is your best bet.

Welcome pare!

 

205/45 is fine try this site compare them from your stock tire spec to what you want to run Wheel / tire size calculator / comparer - RIMS-N-TIRES

 

205/45/17 with 43 offset should be fine even if you are lowered. if you go with any offset less than 42, you can either go with a smaller diameter tire if you decide to lower. If you use 205/45/17 with an offset lower than 42, then you'll have to camber the front or roll the fender. The rear should fit fine.