Stock rims SE v6 2007

i have 225/50/17 winter tires on my stock SE rims. 235/45/17 should fit.

Cartang said:

Hi Is anybody try to put wider tires on stock rims . I would likie to go 235/45/17 my car is lowered with TRD springs , any help Thanks

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they may fit but you will throwing you speed off if your speedometer reads 65mph you are really doing about 62mph i have a buddy that droped his gen 6 with factory se rims and original tires and he is fine my car is a gen 6 with 18's i'm running 225/45/18 which is about the same diameter as the factory 17's

the SE rims are 17"

I just got some lexus GS 17 x 7.5 and was thinking between 225 vs 235 too. Might end up with 225 i think.

Any reason why you want to go 235/45/17?

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=215315&highlight=Lexus+17+rims

Interesting thread if you have an LE Camry

Epsilon said:

Any reason why you want to go 235/45/17?

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Isn't 235 = wider = more stable?

Most 235/45/17 are not meant to be mounted on a 17x7 rim. The 235/45/17 will fit the stock 17 x 7; however, each manufacturer is different. Toyos, Nitto, and Bridgestone will fit. The Nitto specifically was designed to be fitted on 7-8.5" on their website; however, they are not XL rated. You should check with the manufacturer -- the Toyos have thick rim protectors and fit the stock wheels great. You will get minor scratches if you do an aligment with certain brands since the tire and wheel fit so snugly.

A 1/2" is not a big deal and Nitto and a few others mark down 7" as the minimum width for a 235/45-17.

On the other hand, if you aren't sure, call the manufacturer. Some of the dealers out there are NOT TO BRIGHT.

Some of them don't care about your safety, and will put low profile and/or wide tires on the stock rims without concern.

Epsilon said:

Any reason why you want to go 235/45/17?

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Wider is better

Netforcer said:

Wider is better

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If only you do it right. :lol:

I got my GS rims 17 x 7.5 yesterday. This weekend was planning to get

Yokohama Advan S.4
225/55/17

Seems like a good tire.

I was comparing to stock SE they used 215/55/17, but the Advan doesn't come in that size unfortunately.

Epsilon said:

If only you do it right. :lol:

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that would also depend on the roads you drive in, the weather and what kind of wider tires you get.

a wider summer tire might provide more stability and grip on dry roads, but you also increase the risk of hydroplaning on wet roads.