im planning purchacing these ALTA rims, http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...279_Wheel.html

now i need help on chosing the right tire for them. i really dont know much about tires and would be thankful for any advice and help. Which tire size would be better? 215/45 R17 or 205/45 R17.

 

Personally Id run the 205 if I had to pick between those 2 sizes

Most people are gonna tell you to get the 215 tho

 

Johnny is right, there are probably more 215's than 205's now. On a 7.5" rim, I'd be going with 215/45/17. I just put new rims (17 x 7) and tires (215/45/17) on my car. I like the look and feel of the 215's much better, jmo.

 

thanks i'll make sure to look up some 205's. my friend also said that they would stretch more too. do you guys know of a good brand of tire that you like?

 

another question, could somebody explain the offset of tires? what is it? also would there be any problems with the rims i want to buy when i go and put them on my R53?

 

For a 17x7.5 with a 35 offset I would play it safe and definetly get a 215/40-17 tire, just to make sure I don't rub outter edge.

The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel, usually measured in millimeters.

Don't think Alta makes wheels, they maybe called just ALT.

 

oops sorry about that.... would a anybody know where they have pictures of these rims on a mini? i would like to see them on a actual car.