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Originally Posted by Driven5
The rated rim width range for 205/50R17 tires goes up to 7.5 inches. So you're ok to go with 7.5 square wheels on these tires until such time that you are ready to replace the tires with 225/45 all around. This can be expedited by rotating your wheels, to put the 225's on front and 205's on rear, and proceeding to hoon* it a bit.
Alternatively, you could spend a little more money to do it the 'right' way by buying a pair of 225/45's to replace the 205/50, and selling the 205/50's for pennies on the dollar on craigsface or to a local 'used tire' dealer.
*Legal disclaimer: On a closed course with a professional driver.
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Ok good to know, I'm pretty much set on some Voxx Capos (17x7.5 +38) right now. I probably will get a set of 225s for the front now that you mention it, as long as that new offset won't be an issue. I haven't had a problem with grip so it would be a more cosmetic reason than anything else. Thanks for the advice!
Edit: You said the max width for a 205 is 7.5", if I went with 225s all around would I be able to fit 8"-wide wheels as well?