Hi All,

Want to change to 17x7 RIMS offset 37mm for my 04 MINI ONE CVT which run on stock suspension/spring, etc. If you were me, what tires size (below) will you choose without any rubbing/etc issues?

1. 215/45/R17
2. 215/40/R17
3. 205/40/R17
4. 205/50/R17

Sorry, goodyear F1 dont have 205/45/R17 size

Please help me choose, or anyone running any of above size with 37mm offset facing any problem?

Thanks

 

215/45-17 is fine for stock suspension.
215/40-17 will work but is smaller tire diameter so harsher ride and more wheel gap, same with 205/40-17 plus low load rating- make sure it is at least 84.
205/50-17 is taller than stock so not the best choice of these.

If you choose a tire that is 205/45-17 then that would also work well, there are some but the selection is limited.

In this stock size there is a Goodyear F1 (All season) it's new.
$122 each 420 treadwear. Very good balance of comfort and good handling wet or dry at reasonable price. Very good street tire, will outlast the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3.
see
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....+F1+All+Season

 

i would do 205/45/17 on a 17x7.

 

I would do 205/45 or 205/40 depending on how low you want to go with the sidewall