235 tires on stock 17x7 rims? - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

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07-01-2008, 03:41 PM

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235 tires on stock 17x7 rims?

I have a set of Pirelli P-Zero Nero tires laying around. The tires on my 05 G35x need replacement, so would 235/50/17 tires fit on my stock 17x7" wheels? The main concern is the width (rims too narrow?). Thanks

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07-01-2008, 09:12 PM

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that is a lot of tire for that rim. usually 235s you'll see it on 8 to 8.5 rims. i forgot the conversion but 235 is right around 8 inches of width. it'll look funny that's for sure.

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07-01-2008, 10:58 PM

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I had 235 tires that wouldn't fit on 17x7 rims. Not sure if that's the case with all 235's though. I ended up getting 17x8 rims, since the 7's were scratched up anyway...

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07-02-2008, 06:12 PM

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I run 235/50/17 on 17x7 OEM sedan wheels for my winter setup on the rear, and it works fine. The tires do bulge quite a bit, but its within the specs for rim width of 6.5-8.5"

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07-03-2008, 01:31 PM

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I have been running 235/50-17's avon's 550 and they fit okay. a little bulge but not too bad. 235/50-17 have almost the same exact diameter as the 215/55-17 OEM's.

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