I looked at a tire that I can afford and need advice on size.
Here are my options for 17 inch....your input is appreciated.
ARTICLE NO.
TIRE SIZE
TREAD DEPTH
SIDE WALL
RIM WIDTH
OVERALL WIDTH
OVERALL DIAM.




EXF42*
225/55ZR16 95W
11
BLK
7.0
9.10
25.75



EXF43*
225/50ZR16 92W
11
BLK
7.0
9.10
23.90

EXF39*
245/50ZR16 98W
11
BLK
7.5
9.96
25.67



EXF53
215/45ZR17
10
BLK
7.0
8.54
24.65

EXF71
225/45ZR17 90W
11
BLK
7.5
8.85
24.96

 

Need a little bit more info...like front or rear? OEM 16"? width of 17" wheels?

 

front and rear. 17 inch SSR GT1

 

For 17" wheels (given that the width of the rear wheels is wider than the front), you can use either 215/45-17 F and 245/40-17 R or 225/45-17 F and 255/40-17 R.

 

which would look the best i.e. I have dropped the car and dont want a huge gap.
thanks

 

THE DIFFERENCE IN OVERALL DIAMATER OF THE 245/40/17 AND THE 255/40/17 IS 24.7 IN. AND 25.02 IN. THE STOCK DIAMATER FOR THE 03 205/55/16 AND THE 225/50/16 ARE BOTH 24.86. FOOLING AROUND WITH THE OVRALL DIAMATER WILL AFFECT YOUR SPEEDOMETER

 

IT'S SPELLED DIAMETER. SORRY