friend of mine has just bought a saff and was wondering whats the biggest width of wheel and tyre he can put on.he wants to put 8.5 inch with 245 on the back.as i thought 8 with 235 was the largest poss.can anyone tell me different.

cheers mark

 

17's 18's??

Way too big mate, nothing bigger than 215's imo


Luciano

 

i have 235 on 8" R888`s on rear of mine

 

I asked this some time ago and got varying answers.

Some said ( in 17" size ) 7.5J on the front and 215/40s would fit. Some said the arches would need rolling as 215s might rub on extreme lock/body roll.
This tyre size seemed to be OK on the back without mods according to most with some people saying 8j with a 235/40 on the back was fine on theirs

I think an offset of ET35 or ET37 is about optimum from the replies I got.

I guess it all depends on your suspension, tyre make ( tyre shoulder shape varies ) and the individual car ( tolerances? )

It all depends on whether you don't mind rolling the arches, re-shaping/removing the inner arch liners.

I wanted mine so that I didn't have to mod anything ( arches/liners ), wouldn't rub with the family and luggage in with the standard Mac Strut set up.......depending on what you are prepared to compromise about will determine your best choice