[Eric D]

so they say its a tire and wheel package. but i dont see a place where i can choose my tires?!!? i tried clicking the check out button but still nothing. anybody have any clue? im thinking about these rims. too bad they dont say how much they weigh...

http://www.wheelsnext.com/default.cfm?action=dspWheel&Model=KAM-5&color=BLACK

 

[thefrush]

I don't think you get a choise of tire. 205/40s are TINY anyways. Compared to stock SVT tires, there is more than a half-inch less sidewall.

 

[Eric D]

hmm....yea thats what it seems. any clue whats the widest i could go? probably 215? i do have the 2"-2.2" drop from eibach soooooo i have no clue.... id like to go as wide as i can without rubbing of course.

 

[fakehawk]

I would call them to see what is up, maybe you could get a choice (for a little know) or at least you will find out what tire you would get

 

[Eric D]

yeaaaaaaa so i did call them. they said it depends on what they have on hand, and they are low pro high performance tires. he started naming off goodyear, pirelli, and other ones that i forgot. sooooo hmmm now i should call to see how much they weigh.....

 

[Eric D]

well what are the downsides to having a 40 sidewall?

 

[fakehawk]

It seems like 215/45R17 is the standard size when upgrading,
if you go with a 40 series, your odometer will be off, and it might look a little funny, might not.
Sometimes people go with a smaller size tire when autocrossing to help with getting the tire moving (less mass) I believe, since they never reach speeds where they need to top out their top gear.

 

[slikirish]

I've got 18inchers with 40's on them now. Copy and paste the link in my sig to see pics. I also have 1.5 inch drop so you cann see basically what they look like. I think I've decided my next set of tires will be 45's to eat up a little more fender gap.

 

[WD40]

Also check what OFFSET those wheels are.
That will make all the difference in the world as far as rubbing is concerned on a dropped suspension.
My guess...40 or 42mm.
You'll be hard pressed to get 215's on them without rubbing if that's the case.

BTW, 215/40/17 would be the closest match for your stockers if you want the speedo to read accurately.
215/45/17 are stock size on SVTF, and are 1/2" taller than the standard models' tires.

More often than not, those tire "packages" have some el-cheapo rubber mated to them.
I'd get a definite make/model from them before ordering.
In fact, I would not doubt this is what they use:
Nankang NS-1 - http://www.sfxperformance.com/parts/NANNS1205-40-17.htm
More than a few people have bought packages, and that's what they came with.