Max tyre width on 17x7.5" rim?

[Disco-tastic]

Hi all. Im looking to get a set of 17x7.5" X5 rims for my D3. Just wondering what the max width i can go on the rim? I hear 235 works so could run a 235/75R17, but I'd like a little more rubber on the road. Would a 255 still fit?

Cheers

Dan

[Tombie]

Should handle a 265 with ease and most 275s

Log onto a tyre web site and looks for a tyre size - each brand is reasonably consistent - they will specify wheel width suitability.

[Ean Austral]

I have steel rims 17 x 7 and run 265 65 17 D697 with no worries at all.

Cheers Ean

[Disco-tastic]

Thanks guys. Thats what i wanted to hear.

Now i just have to decide what tyre to get...

Cheers

Dan

[Graeme]

I used both LT245/70 and 265/65 on 7.5" X5 rims. I still have 4 part worn LT245/70 Duractracs on X5 rims needing a home.

[RHS58]

I'm partial to Bridgestone Dueler AT D697.
Pity there's no 19"

[~Rich~]

All terrain or Mud terrain Dan?

[Drizzle]

I have BFG KO2 265's on X5 rims. Great combo.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/2541817-post23.html

[LRD414]

Those poor roadies will breathe a sigh of relief Dan.

Scott

[Disco-tastic]

I used both LT245/70 and 265/65 on 7.5" X5 rims. I still have 4 part worn LT245/70 Duractracs on X5 rims needing a home.

How worn are they? And whereabouts are you based?

All terrain or Mud terrain Dan?

I'd love to just steal your wheels Rich, but i think A/T's will be the go. Currently looking at the Bridgestone D697 for their durability and many great reviews, and the BFG A/T KO2 for something a little more aggressive. We have a lot of clay around home and i would like something that performs well in that goop. Price will probably win out tho

Those poor roadies will breathe a sigh of relief Dan.

Scott

Haha one is to be retired to the backyard for a cushy life as a tyre swing

Cheers

Dan