Would 225/50/17 be ok on the stock 17''?

[LegendRacer]

The wheels are a bit wider and a tiny bit thinner, would these look wierd since the wheel well gap is already big, if i thin out the tire by that "5" would it be noticable?

Also 225 on the 7inch wide rims is ok right? i think 7 inche limits max is 225

[marlin29311]

What car are you talking about? The 3.5 coupe?

If you are talking about the 3.5 coupe standard wheel, it is a 17" x 7.5" wheel. You can put up to a 235/50/17 on that and actually see no difference in your speedometer reading, nor will it look bad - it will look exactly the same way your OEM tire does. The sidewall is still going to be the same width - instead of taking 55% of your 215 width, you are taking 50% of your 235 width - it all works out in the end to the same measuring height. And 235 is fine to put on as the measuring wheel width for a 235/50/17 tire is a 7.5" wheel.

So yes, your 225 will work too...but it will be slightly smaller than stock.

[LegendRacer]

thanks! im planning on getting winter tires with those numbers, so it doesnt matter to me too much

the 3.5 stockers are 17x7.5? i thought it was by 7

[marlin29311]

Nope, the stock 3.5 coupe is 7.5"