MMAL confirmed to me earlier 2006 that the TJ-TW AWD max tyre width is limited to 215. Meaning, that fitting 225's is not something they endorse if you want to preserve your warranty. That being a fact then, has any AWD owner fitted 17 x 7 rims shod with a low profile 215/50 tyre? Theory says that this will benefit handling, cornering in particular. I'm not one to play around with my AWD. If it ain't broke, leave it alone sits Ok with me at my age. But I can see merit in a lower profile 215.

You'll kick yourself if you are changing to 17's if you don't go to 17x8's and then go to 235/45 size tyres. This is legal on the AWD becasue of the original rim size.
Tyres are cheaper, much more choice, and Yes you can get them with the correct load rating.
e.g. Falken ST115's.

I did this a year ago, with Whiteline front and rear sway bars and front camber kit. Awesome difference.
Wheels and tyres fit OK, plenty of clearance to the rear suspension arm.
I understand that the only reason that Mitsubishi did not fit 17's was that the testing was not completed in time.
Note that the KW? GTVi has 17" rims on the AWD model.

Spud.

It only had 16"s

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/mitssite/jsp/pages/vehicles/vehicles.jsp?groupId=16

You'll kick yourself if you are changing to 17's if you don't go to 17x8's and then go to 235/45 size tyres. This is legal on the AWD becasue of the original rim size.
Tyres are cheaper, much more choice, and Yes you can get them with the correct load rating.
e.g. Falken ST115's.

I did this a year ago, with Whiteline front and rear sway bars and front camber kit. Awesome difference.
Wheels and tyres fit OK, plenty of clearance to the rear suspension arm.
I understand that the only reason that Mitsubishi did not fit 17's was that the testing was not completed in time.
Note that the KW? GTVi has 17" rims on the AWD model.

Spud.Read my post in Mods (Do your homework). MMAL DO NOT endorse greater than 215 tyres. I agree that 17's are fine to fit. Just remember that your vehicle tyre placard is a legal requirement. If you spoke to MMAL and said that 235 tyre sits well with them, then I suggest you get it in writing and signeg by a qualified engineer. Just tying to help with legality issues here. If you stack your rig, there is a very good chance you car will be deemed unroadworthy (per manufacturer specs) and that means no insurance payout. Please consider........

Ive got 235 and mitsu did warranty work except the transmissin

as i said before in your other thread which is the same it depends on your insurance and dealership

Read my post in Mods (Do your homework). MMAL DO NOT endorse greater than 215 tyres. I agree that 17's are fine to fit. Just remember that your vehicle tyre placard is a legal requirement. If you spoke to MMAL and said that 235 tyre sits well with them, then I suggest you get it in writing and signeg by a qualified engineer. Just tying to help with legality issues here. If you stack your rig, there is a very good chance you car will be deemed unroadworthy (per manufacturer specs) and that means no insurance payout. Please consider........

Insurance companies usually allow a 1" increase in width and either a +2" increase in diameter or a +/- 15mm change in overall circumference (from the manufacturers recommendation (place card)).

Therefore if you had a car with 205/65 R15 tyres on a 6" wide rim (from the factory), you would legally be allowed to fit up to 225/(45/50) R17's on a 7" wide wheel and most insurance companies would cover you.

Insurance companies usually allow a 1" increase in width and either a +2" increase in diameter or a +/- 15mm change in overall circumference (from the manufacturers recommendation (place card)).

Not to mention the law permitting various size changes too. As far as I was aware the only bit on the tyre placcard you have to adhere to for roadworthiness were the load and speed ratings.

Not to mention the law permitting various size changes too. As far as I was aware the only bit on the tyre placcard you have to adhere to for roadworthiness were the load and speed ratings.
:stoopid: It varies from state to state on how much bigger you can go over the size on the placard.

You'll kick yourself if you are changing to 17's if you don't go to 17x8's and then go to 235/45 size tyres. This is legal on the AWD becasue of the original rim size.
Tyres are cheaper, much more choice, and Yes you can get them with the correct load rating.
e.g. Falken ST115's.

I did this a year ago, with Whiteline front and rear sway bars and front camber kit. Awesome difference.
Wheels and tyres fit OK, plenty of clearance to the rear suspension arm.
I understand that the only reason that Mitsubishi did not fit 17's was that the testing was not completed in time.
Note that the KW? GTVi has 17" rims on the AWD model.

Spud.Yes, but how does it handle over a stock AWD with 16's? That's what I'm trying to find out. If there is not too much handling benefit with 215's on 17's, then the arguement for 225's is valid. It still comes back to legal roadworthy.