Ok, I need some opinions. Decided to go "old school" and picked up some 17" Slipstreams. 17x7.5 fronts and 17x8.5 rears. I have an AP1 with a 1' drop. I'm trying to decide on a tire size that would "clear the gap" between the tires and the fenders. I don't want to roll the fenders, but would like to get as close as possible. I was thinking of running 215/45/17 in the front and 255/50/17 in the rear.

If anyone has 17's with a 1" drop and could post pics with specs that would be amazing. Thanks in advance.

 

go with stock ap2 sizes.



255/50 is huge. that going to effectively chnage your gearing to what...a 3.90 if not taller rear end?

 

That makes sense. I forgot the AP2 has 17's.

I went with 215/45ZR17 in the front and 245/40ZR17 in the rear.

Thanks for the advice. I could have gone way too big haha.

 

My understanding is, Rota's don't really make an "ideal" offset for our cars. I believe it's in or around 40. You'll have to run some negative camber to not rub.

As for an OEM AP2 tire size,

I ran 225/255 on my AP2 wheels with a one inch drop, no rubbing, gives you a little more sidewall too. With your Rota's who knows? Some tire models have a bigger sidewall too, example, Falken Azenis.

 

245/215