17" Rims

[Scanyland]

So I can get a good deal on a set of 17" rims with tires for my 96 Legacy Brigton, I'm wondering what am I looking at for clearance, between the top of the wheel and the wheel well?

[johnegg]

google ''miata tire calculator'' and you can plug in different tire sizes to se how they compare to yours. you can go a little wider than stock but not a lot taller. the spring perch will get in the way and the fronts will rub in turns.

[Drift Motion]

if you use a correct tire size for the 17" wheel, the clearance is the same

[ricky santana]

Not too sure about rims but if you want tires for 17'' wheels then you can do 215/45's, 225/45's (my personal favorite) OR 225/50's. The 225/50 is the tallest & widest you can go on stock suspension. The 225/45 gives you great traction with a nice low profile. The 215/45 works but seems to small in my opinion unless your dropped on coils.

[Scanyland]

Not too sure about rims but if you want tires for 17'' wheels then you can do 215/45's, 225/45's (my personal favorite) OR 225/50's. The 225/50 is the tallest & widest you can go on stock suspension. The 225/45 gives you great traction with a nice low profile. The 215/45 works but seems to small in my opinion unless your dropped on coils.

 

Thanks, thats good to know because the tires are 225/45 so that is most good news. I did do a test fit and they did fit, looked bigger but not by much. I will find out how they work after this dam snow is gone.

[daddywagon]

Im running 225/50s on my outback and its lowered on teins stechs, I do have some rubbing on the wheelwell in the rear on tight turns but not much. here is a pic.

http://i54.tinypic.com/24xhnx3.jpg

[Scanyland]

Then I should be golden, thanks for the help