255's On The Front Of An Ecr33

[Checkbuzz]

I got some good prices on Nitto NT-01's but the dealer said he had never fitted a 255/40 x 17 (only size available) to the front of an ECR33.

I'm running 245/40 x 17 currently on 8 inch rims up front and can't really see a couple of mm making much difference but the tyres are being shipped from another part of the country so thought I'd put it out there to see if any else has done it and whether there were any issues with rubbing etc

Any feedback would be much appreciated

[boostn0199]

What offset are your rims? Personally i wouldnt go bigger then 245 on a 8 inch rim would use atleast 9 inch for 255 but thats another issue. I dont think you should have scrubbing issues unless its redicoulosly low or really high offset.

[some_cs_student]

I run 255's on a 9.5 inch rim and that's a good fit. I wouldn't recommend that on an 8inch rim.

[75coupe]

255s on the front will only fit I think if you have just the right offset... dont put 255 on 8" rim though...

9.5 +38 with 255 will scrub the inside of rim on susupension on full lock on the front of a 33, I know Ive done it...

[Checkbuzz]

Thanks for the feedback guys

I don't know what the guy in the tyre shop was on about but as stated already the 255 is too wide for the 8" rin anyway... some good "expert" advice there

Problem solved!