Ordering 245/40/17 x 7 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jonnyfrank · 10-14-2015, 04:47 PM

I have decided on the Michelin Pilot Super Sports 245/40/17 x 7. I drive the BRZ a few times a week as it is a second car. My teenage boys will drive it now and again as well.

I will be using stock wheels.

Tires and wheels give me a headache. I have gotten several opinions but want to hand it over this board for any final critiques and thoughts.

Thanks in advance.

And yes, I know there are threads with the tire and wheel conversations and I have read thru them. Just looking for a final opinion here. Thanks!

STV3 · 10-14-2015, 04:52 PM

Why do you want such a wide tire? A 245 is really too wide a tire for a 7" wide rim. Why not just go with a MPSS in the stock 215 size.

murdoc · 10-14-2015, 04:54 PM

The 17x7 refers to the size of the stock wheel.

The tires you need are 215/45/17.

Nothing is going to be better than that for you.

kch · 10-14-2015, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by murdoc

The 17x7 refers to the size of the stock wheel.

The tires you need are 215/45/17.

Nothing is going to be better than that for you.

I disagree. I have PSS 225/45/17 on stock wheels and rather like the setup.

But yeah, 245 is way too wide for stock wheel.

jawn · 10-14-2015, 05:05 PM

Yeah, the tread width on those 245/40/17s is 8.5 inches. Michelin recommends between 8 and 9.5" wide wheels for those tires.

go_a_way1 · 10-14-2015, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kch

I disagree. I have PSS 225/45/17 on stock wheels and rather like the setup.

But yeah, 245 is way too wide for stock wheel.

I run a 225 as well I like it alot. But like others said 245 is too much for a stock rim. on a 225 my side wall sticks out further then the rim to the point that I dont think a 245 could even fit safely

STV3 · 10-14-2015, 05:30 PM

If you take a look at the specs on the 215/45 Mich PSS. The tread width is 7.7" which is more than enough for a stock 86.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....SSXL&tab=Specs

I'd say the stock 215/45 size would be your best option for the stock wheels.

Special_K · 10-14-2015, 05:41 PM

Listen to these guys jonnyfrank... You definitely won't be safely fitting 245s on a 7" wheel. I've got 225s on my 8" wheel and although I could definitely go wider, I probably wouldn't unless I added more power. 245's honestly don't even make that much sense to run on a car this light and with such low power.

I'd say, 225's max on the stockers.

LOLS2K · 10-14-2015, 06:15 PM

Some of fastest guys are running 225/45 at the track. 225 makes more sense on a 7" wide wheel, even from a performance standpoint.

krayzie · 10-14-2015, 07:11 PM

Actually 225 fits best on a 7.5" wide rim.

Stock rim I would run 215 as that's the best fit.

I'm running 215/45/17 on my 7.5" wide rim and I can corner plenty fast with good handling.

ichitaka05 · 10-14-2015, 07:21 PM

Each tire brand have different width of tires. 215 doesn't mean all 215 are same.

Anyways, 245/40-17 is a bit for 17x7

Check this article. It's a good read
http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...RFORMANCE.aspx

bobka7914 · 10-14-2015, 07:42 PM

For BRZ stock rims: PSS 225/45ZR17 or PSS 215/45ZR17?
Also, where can I find best prices on average: TireRack?

Sweet48 · 10-14-2015, 07:45 PM

I don't even think a 245 will seat onto a 7" wide wheel, stick with 215-225 wide. 245/40/17 should have a minimum 8" wide wheel.

8R6 · 10-14-2015, 08:50 PM

215/45 or 225/45 on the stock 17x7 size is perfectly fine. 245/40 is a no go... it's like opposite of super stretched tires on those stanced out cars lol.

215/45 is stock size like people have mentioned, but 225/45 also works just fine (or even "better" subjectively) as a lot of people have also mentioned.

i'd just stick with 215/45 size with decent sticky tires. compound > width

10-14-2015, 04:47 PM	#1
jonnyfrank Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: BRZ Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 29 Thanks: 46 Thanked 34 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ordering 245/40/17 x 7 I have decided on the Michelin Pilot Super Sports 245/40/17 x 7. I drive the BRZ a few times a week as it is a second car. My teenage boys will drive it now and again as well. I will be using stock wheels. Tires and wheels give me a headache. I have gotten several opinions but want to hand it over this board for any final critiques and thoughts. Thanks in advance. And yes, I know there are threads with the tire and wheel conversations and I have read thru them. Just looking for a final opinion here. Thanks!

10-14-2015, 05:30 PM	#7
STV3 Señor Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Rockland County NY Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 1,103 Thanked 1,322 Times in 645 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	If you take a look at the specs on the 215/45 Mich PSS. The tread width is 7.7" which is more than enough for a stock 86. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....SSXL&tab=Specs I'd say the stock 215/45 size would be your best option for the stock wheels. Last edited by STV3; 10-14-2015 at 08:14 PM.

10-14-2015, 05:41 PM	#8
Special_K Bannéd Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Location: WA Posts: 1,425 Thanks: 1,671 Thanked 2,079 Times in 912 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Listen to these guys jonnyfrank... You definitely won't be safely fitting 245s on a 7" wheel. I've got 225s on my 8" wheel and although I could definitely go wider, I probably wouldn't unless I added more power. 245's honestly don't even make that much sense to run on a car this light and with such low power. I'd say, 225's max on the stockers. __________________ The fascinating thing about my signature is that by the time you realize that it is of no importance, it will also be too late to stop reading it. Good luck getting those five seconds of your life back.

10-14-2015, 07:21 PM	#11
ichitaka05 Site Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: ichi 86 Project Location: Middle of No where Posts: 21,050 Thanks: 7,728 Thanked 19,278 Times in 8,388 Posts Mentioned: 697 Post(s) Tagged: 28 Thread(s)	Each tire brand have different width of tires. 215 doesn't mean all 215 are same. Anyways, 245/40-17 is a bit for 17x7 Check this article. It's a good read http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...RFORMANCE.aspx __________________

10-14-2015, 08:50 PM	#14
8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,339 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	215/45 or 225/45 on the stock 17x7 size is perfectly fine. 245/40 is a no go... it's like opposite of super stretched tires on those stanced out cars lol. 215/45 is stock size like people have mentioned, but 225/45 also works just fine (or even "better" subjectively) as a lot of people have also mentioned. i'd just stick with 215/45 size with decent sticky tires. compound > width __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

10-14-2015, 04:52 PM	#2
STV3 Señor Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Rockland County NY Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 1,103 Thanked 1,322 Times in 645 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Why do you want such a wide tire? A 245 is really too wide a tire for a 7" wide rim. Why not just go with a MPSS in the stock 215 size.

10-14-2015, 04:54 PM	#3
murdoc Sometimes I'm wrong. Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: '13 FR-S/'96 240SX Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 366 Thanks: 92 Thanked 316 Times in 152 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The 17x7 refers to the size of the stock wheel. The tires you need are 215/45/17. Nothing is going to be better than that for you.

10-14-2015, 05:05 PM	#5
jawn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2015 CWP BRZ Limited Location: NOVA Posts: 2,800 Thanks: 1,801 Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,757 Posts Mentioned: 105 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	Yeah, the tread width on those 245/40/17s is 8.5 inches. Michelin recommends between 8 and 9.5" wide wheels for those tires.

10-14-2015, 06:15 PM	#9
LOLS2K /scion Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: '13 86 M/T Location: PHX-LAX Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 1,031 Thanked 1,402 Times in 786 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Some of fastest guys are running 225/45 at the track. 225 makes more sense on a 7" wide wheel, even from a performance standpoint.

10-14-2015, 07:11 PM	#10
krayzie Drive From Home Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BRZ STI Performance Location: Filth City Posts: 4,912 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 3,111 Times in 2,007 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Actually 225 fits best on a 7.5" wide rim. Stock rim I would run 215 as that's the best fit. I'm running 215/45/17 on my 7.5" wide rim and I can corner plenty fast with good handling.

10-14-2015, 07:42 PM	#12
bobka7914 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: ‘22 BRZ, ‘18 Crosstrek Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 99 Thanks: 34 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For BRZ stock rims: PSS 225/45ZR17 or PSS 215/45ZR17? Also, where can I find best prices on average: TireRack?

10-14-2015, 07:45 PM	#13
Sweet48 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 84 Thanks: 9 Thanked 44 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't even think a 245 will seat onto a 7" wide wheel, stick with 215-225 wide. 245/40/17 should have a minimum 8" wide wheel.

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