plan to buy tires after lift need advice

i have read the threads, not as in much detail as some would prefer yet still have a question. I have an 07 lwb 4x4 tacoma. I want to keep the sport rims that came one it but want a bigger tire. While looking, should i look for a tire to fit a 17" rim or a 17" rim or does it matter?

Thanks

 

If you want to keep your sport rims you will need 17" tires. Not sure what the confusion is.

 

prepare to get some wheels spacers if you go larger than a 265 width

 

i would pick the 17"

 

I say you "Go Bro"... 40's on 20's gangsta!!!

 

Thanks for the input guys. I need it. The only reason I had to ask if it was 17 or 17.5 is bc the annual issue of the Ultimate Wheel and Tire Guide stated an 07 had 17.5 width rims. I have some spacers bought with the lift kit.

 

They are 17x7.5