is it best to use a 7.0x 17 or 7.5x 17 on my nova?

[NovaP2]

found out i can get my 17's today but they can provide me with either 7.0x 17 or 7.5x 17.

what shall i go for,there the same price but are there any benefits of either one?

cheers

[Beenie]

half an inch width diffence, don't think it'll make much difference either way, I've got 7.5 x 17's on my nova at the moment, can't complain, I only have them on while I wanna make it look a bit better, usally have 7.5 x 15's on handle so much better.

[Mark T]

7 1/2 " you shouldn't fit less than 205 profile tyres, so bear that in mind.
Even 205s give naff all rim protection.

[Beenie]

tiss true I forgot to mention I've got 205/45 on the 15's and 215/35 on the 17's

[lee may]

Stick to 7 x 17 ET45 and 205/40/17 tyres for best fit and less chance of rubbing

[Brian_S]

Yep, 1/2" is quite a difference when 7's generally just go on with a few mm spare clearance!

[Mark T]

8" rim is only 203mm wide.

It's the minimum tyre width you can fit that causes the problems, not the rim itself.

[Brian_S]

No, rim width has a lot to do with clearance too, unless you want the rim to be sat on the shocks?

7.5" wheel with 195's on would most likely foul bodywork.

[Brian_S]

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