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I'm interested in doing 17's but I can't decide if I want to go with a 7.5 or an 8" rim.
With the 17x8 I can run a 215/45R17 (stock size) or a 245/45R17 and be really close to stock diameter, or even a 235/40R17 (a bit shorter) or 225/45R17 (taller). That's a great range of tire sizes, so the 17x8 seems attractive. Especially for the 245's.
I would probably do 215's for now and go from there, as my car is and will remain stock power levels for some time. I think some Michelin PSS in the stock size on some nice light 17's would be the trick.
Now we get to the questions...
1. I have heard that running a tire on its max rim width give better turn-in but is less predictable. That's what I'd be doing, running the 215 on the 17x8. How squirrely would this be?
2. Running 245/45R17 (Let's say PSS again) with otherwise stock suspension on a +45 or +48 wheel, what are the chances of it rubbing?
I guess I'm thinking, sticky 215's would be plenty for now, but I don't want to regret 17x7.5" rims if the 8's would be more or less the same.
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