205/45/17 tires on OEM SRT4 rims for the "05" SXT

prostho · Post by **prostho** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:39 pm

Can I use SRT4 oem rims with 205/ 45/17s,without having these tires rub the strut perch and the fender. I am planning on putting SRT4 oem rims on my 05 SXT.
Thank You
Dr. Chang Torres

1972demon · Post by **1972demon** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:40 pm

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:46 pm

You can, but that tire size is suggested to have a 6.5-7.5 wheel width. Expect the tire not to have excellent contact.

With that size tire you would be much better off with a 7" wheel.

1972demon · Post by **1972demon** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:47 pm

they come stock with 205/50/17's dont they, or does the suggested rims size go wider with the low profile.

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:54 pm

That is correct. More sidewall allows for the flexing to take place in the sidewall.

If you go to tirerack.com and look at the various sizes you will see the recommended wheel width.

More sidewall - narrower wheel
less sidewall - wider wheel

It's the reason why I can put 235/60 on my 15x7 wheel on my Monte, but 235/40 would probably need at least an 8" wheel.

1972demon · Post by **1972demon** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:56 pm

ok so his answer is, yes they will fit, but it is not "proper"

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:58 pm

correct.

prostho · Post by **prostho** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:03 pm

so I should leave my 15s and go with a 205/50/15 or 205/55/15
tires and call it quits

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:05 pm

That's my opinion, but I also don't like SRT wheels.

Add in that they weight >40lbs with tires and its just a loss.

prostho · Post by **prostho** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:11 pm

Thank you, that I will do., but what profile tire 50 or 55? Do you guys recommend.
Thanks

1972demon · Post by **1972demon** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:14 pm

205/50/17 will not clear the stock struts, if i remember correctly,

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:15 pm

My personal choice would be 205/55 because it's closer to the OEM size of 23.75"

205/55/15 = 23.9"
205/50/15 = 23.1"

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:15 pm

1972demon wrote:205/50/17 will not clear the stock struts, if i remember correctly,

He's talking about 15" wheels now.

prostho · Post by **prostho** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:18 pm

Yes sir staying on my 15s, so I will go with 205/55/15.
Thank You and Good night.....

1972demon · Post by **1972demon** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:18 pm

whoops missed that post, yes 205/55/15 would be good

moparfan_19 · Post by **moparfan_19** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:44 pm

I tried on my 215 45 17s on my stock 2001 R/T today and they fit with plenty of clearance. I think the 215's might be worth checking out for you - I think they're more common and cheaper.

Post by **racer12306** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 7:47 am

Except for the issues that I mentioned above.

j-king · Post by **j-king** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:16 am