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17x7.5 is fine... put a 215 or 225/45-17 on it and be happy. I would. I'd prefer a 17x8, but we can't have everything, if that's the style you want.
Look for +30ish offset so that any suspension you might choose still fits. Lower offsets = flush, but also = increased scrub radius. That's not necessarily bad, but you should have an idea of what it means before you start experimenting.
Tire stretch and very low offsets are the sort of things like tire size stagger that I don't recommend to anyone unless they know WHY they want it. dousan and Dorifto know what they want out of a wheel/tire combo. You might not be so sure. That's fine. That's why you're asking.
There is no ideal for every application. But there are certain "split the difference" setups that I'll recommend to people that aren't tech nerds or track whores. 17x8 +30 with a 225/45 on all four corners is one of them. It's a great all-around setup. Tire stores won't scoff at mounting them. You won't find yourself with new wonky handling characteristics - just more grip. It'll clear any aftermarket suspension. It won't offer the response that a hardcore drifter wants, it won't offer the traction that a hardcore drag racer wants, it won't offer the lightness and ultimate grip that a road racer wants... but it'll be an immense improvement over stock in all those categories!
Mad horsepower isn't a necessity for wide wheels. You will feel the improvement in cornering grip with a wide tire, or the improvement in response with a stretched tire.
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