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hey i've got volk gt-c wheels 17x8 +28 at front and 17x9 +28 at rear and tryin to figure out what size tyres i need im only replacing the rear tyres atm cause front tyres are fine... Atm ive got 215,45,17 and there stretched heaps i was thinkin 235 x45x17 would that be a good size for the 17x9 or should i go like 255x40x17 .. also the wheels sit out side the guards at the rear not by much so im guessing i just have to roll the guards and get some rear camber arms to make them sit in side then i can lower it.?? and also i was thinking of gettin federal 595 ss tyres are they a good tyre?? any advice would be great thanks

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hey i've got volk gt-c wheels 17x8 +28 at front and 17x9 +28 at rear and tryin to figure out what size tyres i need im only replacing the rear tyres atm cause front tyres are fine... Atm ive got 215,45,17 and there stretched heaps i was thinkin 235 x45x17 would that be a good size for the 17x9 or should i go like 255x40x17 .. also the wheels sit out side the guards at the rear not by much so im guessing i just have to roll the guards and get some rear camber arms to make them sit in side then i can lower it.?? and also i was thinking of gettin federal 595 ss tyres are they a good tyre?? any advice would be great thanks

255's is the perfect size for a 9" wheel. If you've got 215's, they must be streeeeetched to within an inch of their life on a 9" rim :banana:

Make sure that you keep in mind the variance in overall diameter of your tyres as well as the ideal width for your wheels as the RTA doesnt look kindly on different O.D front to rear (your actually not even supposed to have wider tyres on the rear unless the vehicle came out of the factory like that, according to the RTA).

I would recommend:

17x8 = 225/45R17 - 634mm O.D

17x9 = 255/40R17 - 635mm O.D

You can usually go up to 255's on an 8" wheel but it's a bit too wide and you can go up to 275's on 9" but thats also a bit oversized.

Also remember that if you want maximum traction then you dont want stretched tyres... As for Federal 595's - they are a great 'bang for your buck' tyre, you'll get plenty of grip and life from them for a good price.

I hope this helps :D

depends what you want stretch or no stretch?

235 will be fine but if you dont really want stretch go 245 or 255.. too tuck the wheels in depending how far out they are lowering it with coilovers will naturally camber in a bit otherwise get camber arms

thanks bullet helped alot ,, alex they are about ahh say 2cm to 3 cm stickin out at stock height stock suspension do u think after lowering with coilovers would camer it in that much? or should i just see first then get arms / guard roll after i see

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