OZ Canyon 17 x 7-1/2 Which tyre size?

[Ed21 0]

I've just picked up a set of oz canyon 17x7-1/2 for my vr6, not my first choice but paid peanuts for them and they will let me put the 312 brakes on i've had knocking around for ages.

 

I'm getting them back from the refinishers tomorrow so need to start thinking about which tyres to go for, i've never actually put a different set of rims on any car i've owned so not really experienced in changing rolling radius etc and could do with some advice on how different side wall heights, width and so on will affect gearing, handling, will arches need rolling etc? the car is on standard suspension.

 

My local tyre firm has recomended: 215/40/17

 

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers - Ed

[Kevin Bacon 5]

205/40/17 or 215/40/17 work well. Most folk go with 205/40 though.

[Abdul 0]

205/40 will give you a nice square sidewall, 215/40 is just going to look baloony but will be comfortable

 

What are the offsets and how low is your car?

[bristolbaron 10]

205/40.. 215's could rub and wont look as pretty..

[Abdul 0]

205/40.. 215's could rub and wont look as pretty..

 

They'll look horrid, personally on a 7.5 i'd go 195/40 but thats me.

[bristolbaron 10]

205/40.. 215's could rub and wont look as pretty..

 

They'll look horrid, personally on a 7.5 i'd go 195/40 but thats me.

 

personally on a 9 i'd go 195/40 but thats me. :lol: :clap: :shock:

[Abdul 0]

205/40.. 215's could rub and wont look as pretty..

 

They'll look horrid, personally on a 7.5 i'd go 195/40 but thats me.

 

personally on a 9 i'd go 195/40 but thats me. :lol: :clap: :shock:

 

 

OOOh see on a 9 i couldn't go smaller than a falker 205/40, maybe a wider 195/40 like a toyo i could run but i dont know lol. I'd be scared to hammer it through a bend! :lol:

[Kevin Bacon 5]

215s don't rub and don't look horrid

[somersetdub 0]

Why go thinner than a 205 on a vr? Surely traction and grip will suffer since they had 205s as standard..

[Ed21 0]

Cheers fellas, much appreciated.

 

Seems there isn't going to be a huge amount of peformance difference in either 205's or 215's so as i'm pretty chummy with the local tyre firm i'll ask if they are happy to fit one of each and see what looks better.

 

I can get a very good price on Falken 215's and as far as i'm aware can't get the same deal on 205's so that's quite likey to sway my decision. Any other suggestions on mid price brands people?