by Brian » Tue May 17, 2016 10:18 am
Yes, for grip improvement 17x8 version will put more tire on the ground for you. Best grip with that 17x8 would be using 205mm wide tire, because that would be 8 inches of tire on 8 inches of rim and straight sidewalls give sharp turn-in response. Downside of that combo is risk of curb rash is high, ride quality would take a hit, every choice is a tradeoff. And 215mm wide tires on that same 17x8 would give a bit better ride than 205mm, 225 would be a bit better still on ride and offer quite a bit more curb rash protection, not near as sharp turn-in response, etc.