Need Some Knowledge About Tyres!

[Zaver]

Hey guyz, im a newbie in tyres so i just wanted to know about what the profile means and like what sizes tyres can fit onto my rim.. Im currently using 235/35/17 on my rims now...

The other day when i went to buy some used tyres the guy gave me the same profile which is 235/35/17 for my Rims.. I would like to know what sizes can i use and which are better...

[blind_elk]

235 = nominal tread width (mm)

35 = sidewall height as a % of the tread width

17 = wheel diameter in inches.

a 35 profile seems too small for a 17" rim, more commonly 45 profile.

[_Ryan_]

235/45/17 also happens to be the cheapest size for most performance tyres I found when i did the ring around recently... for a street car I highly recommend Bridgestone RE001's, or Kumho KU36 from option1garage.com.au if on a tight budget.

[Zaver]

That means i can even use a 255/45/17 tyre onto my rim rite?? And the width and the height of the tyre will be more.. but will it have more grip or more thread?

And it doesnt matter if i use other size tyres as long as its for 17 inch rim rite?

[_Ryan_]

What size rim is it? You CAN go too wide/narrow for each rim.

[Zaver]

Its a 17 inch rim..

[nisskid]

That means i can even use a 255/45/17 tyre onto my rim rite?? And the width and the height of the tyre will be more.. but will it have more grip or more thread?

And it doesnt matter if i use other size tyres as long as its for 17 inch rim rite?

u could, but i wouldnt reccomend it. 45% of 255 is too large sidewall height for 17's with our cars. a 40 profile would be better.

as far as wifth, it's impossible to tell you without knowing the width of your wheel.

read this: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Wh...de-t216654.html

and this: http://www.1010tires.com/tech.asp?type=tires_general#sizing

[Zaver]

That was helpful thnx man.. So wat wud u say is the best size for my 17inch rim, btw its a r34 gtt...

Wats like the biggest and smallest size i can use also...

[ashneel]

what is the width of your rims??? if its stock GTT rims then its 17X7.5 so i wouldnt go any wider then 235

[bradsm87]

If they're stock, Get some 225/45R17's and she'll be sweet. Anything bigger is too wide for the rim.

[nisskid]

That was helpful thnx man.. So wat wud u say is the best size for my 17inch rim, btw its a r34 gtt...

Wats like the biggest and smallest size i can use also...

read what we've said and the links that have been posted.

without knowing the wheel width it is impossible to tell u. either go to a tyre shop and pay them to do it all for you, or spend your time educating urself so u know what to do.

[Zaver]

Well i guess ill have to find out the width of the rim.. ill go to a tyre shop 2moro and ask them the size...

And its not a stock 34gtt Rim.. Its like this... Does anyone know of any like this??

[nisskid]

they are Club Linea wheels fyi

[Zaver]

oh... So would u have any idea wat the width of this rim is??

[nisskid]

lol no

[blind_elk]

If you have 235s on your rims now, then my impression is that they fit reasonably well. A 235/45R17 will be a good replacement.

[Zaver]

Btw does it matter if i get a bigger tyre like 245/45 instead of 235/35... Like does it have more grip or its just for show!!!

[nisskid]

please dude, do some reading.

[Zaver]

Finally gathered the strength to read the article... Thnx for that man really gave me knowledge that i didnt know abt it... Will need to find out the width!!

[MrStabby]

The MOST important thing when choosing a size is to get the circumference of the tyre the same as the stockers, so its legal and your speedo will be accurate.