Need help choosing tires.

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Right now I have 18x9 Mille Miglia Evo5's with 275/45 (I think) Kumho 712's all the way around. I need to know if there is a different tire size that might fit a little better as there is a slight gap between the wheel and the tire. I am actually thinking of selling these and buying some 17x9 Ultralite II's so what would be a good tire size to fit these as well. Thanks.

mike

P.S. Anyone interested in the wheels P.M. me an offer.

 

[Killercanary]

What do you mean by gap between the wheel and tire? 275 is a good size for a 9" wheel.

 

[swingline]

It is kind of hard to explain and I wish I could show you a pic but I don't have a camera. The tire doesn't really "overlap" the wheel. The two just don't really go together.

 

[Killercanary]

So you want a tire with a rim lip protector?

 

[swingline]

Yes, that is what I believe I am looking for. Do you know what particular tires have that feature? My next tires will probably be either Kumho MX's or Nitto 555's.

 

[Killercanary]

Honestly I don't. I know they make them, but I don't know who does. Call the rire rack and discount tire direct and ask them, they will be able to tell you for sure.

 

[red94fiveo]

If you get some 17x9 ultralite II's I'd go with a set of Nitto 555R 275/40 R17's.

 

[swingline]

Thanks, that is exactly what I was needing.

 

[VooDooChild]

rim lip protector

Swingline...
I am running Falken GR-B FK-451 255/40ZR17's
They have the lip protector. Pretty good tires IMO.