who say 17" Big ? can put in Even 18" Dude
Adjustable absorber with Low profile tire

18" 30 Height or 35 Height

and who says what LARGE Sport rim Create Sound ?
IF YOU Wear LARGE Size Shoes , when walking
Would Create sound ?

and definately NOT Steering Rack , Steering rack WILL NOT Produce sound unless Leak p.steering Fluid

Mostly is Tie rod / Lower Arm Bush / caliper

if Tak tak tak sound = Drive shaft