proper tire size for rims

[danzan240]

i plan on getting these wheels soon. helo 825 or he825



i plan on putting them on a 1989 240sx

id like them in 18x8.5/18x7.5 but if i have to do some work for them to fit i guess ill go 17x7.5 can i get any help with with what will fit and also what tire size should i use? 225/40r17? please any help is greatly appreciated. also what offset should i use?

~danzan

[adrianfromthecastle]

what offsets are they? and what type of work are you prepared to do?

And imho, if you're gonna be upping the size to a 17 or 18, it'd a waste not to at least go with a 9" width

[danzan240]

i think they are a +15 offset. i dont want to do much to it in order to fit it. im not rich. i have a job that gets me by lol.

[adrianfromthecastle]

i think they are a +15 offset. i dont want to do much to it in order to fit it. im not rich. i have a job that gets me by lol.

Trust me, I'm not rich either.

I rolled my cousin's fenders with a hammer, lol.

If your going with 17x7.5 I'd probably go with like a 215/45/17. But I really suggest you go with a 17x9 if thats offered.

[Nismo_Freak]

17x8.5 w/ a 235/40/17 would be a really good setup for a 240SX. That tire size is offered with alot of different companies. I'd suggest Falken Azenis RT615's if you want good grip, or going with a Kumho MX if you want slightly less grip and less cost.

[joes13]

If you are going to run a staggered fitment on 7.5/8.5 the I would run 235 on back and 215 up front. The sidewall depends on what size wheel you go with. There is a formula for working sidewalls that I can explain if you would like. The main thing is decide what size wheel you want. You also have to think whether you want the stretched tire look, or normal tire look. If you want the stretched look, a 205 on the front might look more stretched.