Hey guys, I'm looking at new wheels, and I found a style that I actually like! A problem that I see is that the widest size in 17" is 7" wide. What is the widest tire I can realistically (and dependably) mount on that size? I honestly want close to or wider than 10 inch tires on the rear. I'm happy with like 225s or so on the fronts.

They do make 7.5" and 8.5" with a 5x114.3mm pattern which I could get with that new Street Dreams setup.

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Christian Thomas
87 Pontiac Fiero GT Burgandy/Silver
86 Pontiac Fiero GT Red/Silver

Rim width, depends on the rim manufacture.Remember that the wider the rim the higher the cost for the tires.This will also add weight to the car, makeing it a bit slower.I don't know what the maximum tire width would be.Are you running a v8?Have you thought about a wide track suspension?This will widen the rear with out the added tire weight.

if your gonna go wide, youll need a coil over set-up in the rear, do you have plans for that?
otherwise the perch is gonna interfear

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Rich AIM one fast 2m8
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Yes, I will be running a V8 and yes I am planning coil-overs. I'm just trying to settle the question on changing the bolt pattern... I'm not too worried about rim weight.

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Christian Thomas
87 Pontiac Fiero GT Burgandy/Silver
86 Pontiac Fiero GT Red/Silver

What is the wide track setup ?

I'm not sure what style you are looking at, or your budget. However, you may want to check the Team Dynamics web site. Their Pro Race 1 wheel is currently available in a 17X7" and soon in a 17X8" size on a 5X100 bolt pattern. They will have these wheels in several offsets, including (as I recall) 23mm; 30mm and 35mm. You can get a 255-40-17 on the 8" wide wheel even though it is spec'd for a 8.5-9" wide wheel. However, given the rpm range of the V8, I think I would recommend 245-45-17 in on 8" wide rims in the rear and 225-45-17 on 7" wide rims in the front. The 245-45 is slightly greater overall diameter that the original 215-60-15 tires. I have a contact at Team Dynamics and would be willing to put together a group buy if there is enough interest.

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FierOmar

I think I'm just gonna have to give in and update my bolt pattern in the rear to atleast 5x114.3 or higher to get the 8-8.5" wheels. The wheels I'm really crazy about right now are the Konig Imagines. They've really caught my eye for some time now...

Thanks for the reply's guys!

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Christian Thomas
87 Pontiac Fiero GT Burgandy/Silver
86 Pontiac Fiero GT Red/Silver