Tire size/rub specs

[b-baker]

To start, I have a Protege ES '99

My plans for the near future:
-USDM Eibach ProKit Part #: Protege 99-03 : 5540.140 (Front: 1.4' / Rear: 1.8')
-Aftermarket rims and tires

I am hoping to fit 17" rims, but what tire dimensions am I looking at for no rub?


Thank you!
-B

[TStarGermany]

ET45 for no rub.

[b-baker]

ET45 would be an offset of +45?

[geetee]

yes.
Welcome in. :thumbsup:

[b-baker]

:shiny: Thanks

[b-baker]

Do I need to keep the width at 7" or would 7.5" work?

[b-baker]

If not, how about 17" x 7.5" with +48?

[Freekenstein]

17" x 7.5" with +48 does fit

[geetee]

7.5" will be fine, as long as your tyre is 215.
225 tyre might hit the wheelarch.
I have 8" rim, with et47 (et50 rim with 3mm spacer) and a 215 tyre.
I had to grind my arches at the rear.
If the 215 tyre was fitted to a 7.5" rim I think it would have ben ok. ;)

[b-baker]

:doodee: Sweet!