245/45/17 tire on 17x9.5 wheel?

rws.1 · 08-18-2006, 09:49 AM

I want to stay with the Firestone runflats I have (80% tread left) for now.
I plan to upgrade next year ( budget issue)
I want to upgrade my wheels now to 17x 9.5 front and 18x 10.5 .
There is no issue on the rear as the tire fits the approved wheel size.
On the front the approved wheel size for 245/45/17 tires is 7.5 to 9.0.

what issues if any will I have on a 17x9.5 wheel?

96 lt-4 · 08-22-2006, 07:13 PM

probably be fine.you might need to run a little more air to keep an even contact patch.the sidewalls will be stretched tight so they wont have much give with a curb.on impact could blow the bead a little sooner.me,i would run them.

rws.1 · 08-23-2006, 11:22 PM

thanks
Rich

LV Vette · 08-26-2006, 01:11 AM

I run the same on the front of my car. You will not have any problems since the 45 aspect ratio will allow for the wider rims. They do look a little small, but work just fine.

Thanks,

Clayton from Las Vegas

rws.1 · 08-27-2006, 11:23 PM

Thanks Clayton
Rich

LV Vette · 08-28-2006, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rws.1

Thanks Clayton
Rich

You’re welcome.

Thanks,

Clayton from Las Vegas

Magnet · 08-30-2006, 02:47 PM

245 45 zr 17's G-force KD tires on 17x 9.5 rims......

rgtkst · 09-03-2006, 08:31 PM

Got the same set up on mine. cpe size firehawk runflats on z06 wheels.
i will be getting the z06 tires soon though. the others look too small on the wider wheels in my opinion.

rws.1 · 09-04-2006, 10:18 AM

Thanks rgtkst for your comments
Rich