So, i've been patiently waiting for this time around... finally it's time for me to purchase new tires.

I have 07 G35x with 17' stock rims with eibach lowering kit.

My question is, since I've lowered my car, I want to give illusion of more aggressiveness without purchasing new rims. Is it possible for me to go low-profile tires on my stock 17' and go little wider than suggested stock size?

if so, what do you guys recommend buying?

 

I'm not sure how wide the stock 17s are, but you have to keep in mind that there are recommended tire widths for the width of wheel it's going to be mounted on.

For example, if your wheel is 8.5" wide, most manufacturers would recommend 235 - 255 widths.

The profile is a percentage of those widths. For example, a 225/50 tire has roughly the same sidewall height as a 245/45 tire. (112.5mm vs 110.25). The lower profile tire will look better, and you gain a bit of width.

You also have to take into consideration how much space you have available to fit wider tires (i.e. no fender or wheel well rubbing.) Case in point, i currently run 255/45/18s all round and wanted to go for 265/40s for a better match to my 9.5" wide wheels, but then i'd start rubbing the outside sidewall on the fenders unless those fenders are pulled slightly, or if i run more camber.

That said, what kind of driving do you do? Are you looking for a comfy ride, stiff sidewalls/responsiveness, light/heavy, or long tread life? They almost always never go together, so pick your poison. We'll be able to provide better tire recommendations then.

 

Thanks for that great info!

I would say mainly for giving more aggressive looks... Im thinking about adding spacers as well.
Any recommendations?
Also, I don't really care much for the comfort... As long as they don't rub, I'll be happy (Remember I have the stock 17' with eibach lowering kit and I have the AWD)

 

To be honest I'd probably just stick to recommended stock tire sizes for your car.

 

You can go wider but going w/ a lower profile may cause some problems. The speedo is set up for your current diameter and I think the traction control and ABS systems can get confused when you go to a diameter +/- 3% of your OEM diameter.
I'd just look in the marketplace here and get a new set of wheels & tires that will still be in spec but give you a better look than the stock 17s. 18s and even coupe 19s are often for sale and should be in range for your OEM diameter and give you a much nicer & more aggressive look.
You should be able to find a set w/ tires cheaper than a new set of 17 tires I think.