Hey guys looking for some help.... im having a hard time finding a wheel that will fit other then stock.... for a set of snow tires that i would like to use that are just lying around.. wheels size will have to be 17x7.5.. any help would be appriciated..
Thanks guys!!!

 

Tirerack and Discount Tire both have fairly cheap wheels that will fit the evo. I just picked up a set for winter. $135 each. They are 17x8's. Why do you want 7.5? I put 225/45's on them. I probably wouldn't go skinnier. I can definitely feel the difference in handling on the road for sure. I went with discount because they were more than $50 a wheel cheaper. Since I ordered I've noticed tirerack has gotten a few more cheap aluminum wheels for the evo but they're 18's so you lose the money you saved on the wheels in tire cost.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...rw=&vid=008389

I haven't seen any steels for sale, not that I would really want them.

BTW I'm really liking the Hankook ipikes so far. Not the best at speed on dry roads but they are awesome in the snow.

 

Had the guys check and the only options we have in 17" that will clear the brakes are Enkei's and better

 

I've been told that enkei rs5 and rs6 17x7 clear the brembos without a problem but I've never seen it myself. They're pretty cheap too.

 

Does anyone know if 215/55R17 tires will fit?

 

Probably not, thats almost an inch taller than stock 235/45, 215/50 would be a much better fit

 

Yeah I would like to get away with a little more ground clearance and sidewall for the winter. I'll take some measurements when I get home tonight and see what I come up with.

 

WOW! thanks alot guys!! this helps alot! I said 7.5's becuase a dealer suggested it.... haha thats funny you said that!! I'll be rolling the hankook's as soon as i pick up some wheels!! thanks alot fella's!!

 

I don't think the 215/55R17 tires would work, it looks like they would hit the lower spring seat in the front. If you have coilovers your clearance is probably different. I think I'll be going with 215/50 afterall, too bad.

 

Any reason you want 215's? That's mighty skinny. Most people only go down to 225. That's what I'm running. On 215 snow tires the car is not going to feel confident at high speeds. You'll also have no wheel protection.

225/45 is a good snow size.

I almost went with 215/50's and I'm glad I didn't. I did find these Kumho 215's that I wanted.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...0&rd=17&cs=215

Nice and aggressive. They didn't have them in other applicable sizes.

People will tell you what tire to buy but it really depends on what conditions you will see. If you have a dirt road before your driveway or deal with lots of snow on lower speed back roads an all out aggressive snow tire might be a good choice for you.

If you do a lot of cleared highway high speed winter driving you probably want a more performance oriented snow tire like a michelin xice, blizzack, or hankook ice bears.

If you live in an area that tends to have mild winters with only some freezing and a dusting of snow maybe an all season is a good choice for winter. That way you don't have to give up all of your cornering and high speed handling ability for half the year.

There really is no one shot answer for everybody with the incredible variety of climates and conditions to meet.