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wider and slightly taller tires. the width for getting good traction and handling, the taller tire for better ride quality and less of a chance of bending your new rims...

Sounds like a plan then.

I'll be going with the Sumitomo HTR Z III tires, 225/45/17. I get them at my work for $350 a set, with road hazard and lifetime balance.

EDIT: Also, can anyone show me up close pictures of that tire size on their car? I want to see if clearance would be an issue for me, as I'm lowered 1.5" all around.

This post has been edited by GotToyota: Aug 20, 2008 - 11:44 AM

I had 215/45 r 17 but they were stretched across an 8 inch wheel, the 225 is just right width wise... I have noticed more stability in cornering and reduced road noise.

Mine are 17x7, will this be an issue?

it should be fine, make sure you get a tire with a stiffer sidewall though or you could end up with a little roll...

Ok, the Sumitomos have a pretty stiff sidewall from what I've heard, but what do you mean by a "little roll"?

225/45/17 toyo proxies on the celi, 225/45/18 falken 452s on the accord

This is good to know because I've got 17s too and have been trying to figure out what a good width would be (7.5" wheel I think though). The road noise is KILLER for me right now, not to mention my 205/45r17 (there now I'm on topic) tires basically just SUCK anyhow. What tires do you have/from where/cost?

This post has been edited by GriffGirl: Aug 20, 2008 - 5:39 PM

I was lowered on Tein S-techs with no problems. but, sumitomo's? all I need to say is you get what you pay for. I had Dunlop Direzza DZ101's. still a pretty inexpensive tire, but are still a really good tire from a good name brand. another good tire around that price range that I was considering is the BF goodrich G-force sports. I've never heard a bad thing about them from all the people that I've talked to that have had them.


one time at my work we mounted some 245/40/17's onto 17x7 wheels for a brand new '08 WRX. Not only was it incredibly difficult to get that tire to air up, it looked like total crap! the tire hung out past the edge of the rim by a good 3/4 of an inch. which is what the other guy meant by "a little roll". but a 225/45/17 will fit on a 17x7 no problem, it might look a little wide for the wheel, but not too bad. it would look just right on a 7.5 inch wheel, and is the minimum recommended width for an 8 inch wheel.

if you want a stiff tire get some bridgestone potenza's

I have Falken fk452's I had Falken 512's loved em both... bought at Americas Tire in Tanasbourne because they had the best price...

The 512's are now the 912's and I have a set on my wifes xB, the good thing about the 512's and 912's is they still come with a warranty...

wow this is kinda back from the dead...

anywho..
2 sets of wheels/tires for the celi:
-Stock option 15x7 silver BBS wheels on 205/60/15 Pirelli P400 all season POS
-BRAND SPAKIN NEW 17x7 bronze ENKEI RSV's on 215/45/17 Hankook Ventus hrii H405's
(these tires got amazing reviews for the price!)

we'll see... -CJH

This post has been edited by cjh4l22: Aug 21, 2008 - 3:50 PM

From what I've read, it's only a few mm bigger overall. And you don't know Sumitomos, do you? The HTR Z III ranks #1 in it's class. Here's a link:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=93

So are you saying the 225 is a good or bad choice?

EDIT: What do you guys recommend as far as tire pressure goes?

This post has been edited by GotToyota: Aug 21, 2008 - 5:27 PM

im running 205/55/15 kuhmos...

235/40-17 Falken Azenis RT-615 on 17x8 +35 wheels, dropped with Tein S-techs and KYB GR2s. 1/8-1/4" trimmed off the back fenders. Looks the way it's supposed to be

This post has been edited by GTSOwner: Aug 22, 2008 - 10:53 AM

245/40/ZR17 Riken Raptors....after many tests they fit...only in the back though....ran into problems in the front...i'll post pics of the clearance in the rear soon

Hey I was wondering if 235/40 will fit on 17x8's +35 w/o rubbing? Any other comments on them?

Travis

I use the regular Federal 205/55R15 and they seem great if you shop around they can be cheap.

they'll fit, you may just encounter some rubbing during full lock steering.

anybody know if I can manage to fit 215/65-16 in my wheel wells? just curious, its 27" diameter for those who are interested...stock size is 24.46" diameter


edit: I guess I could just take the radius of that and measure it against the distance between my hub and lower strut mount huh? maybe I'll try that

This post has been edited by schmooot: Nov 2, 2009 - 2:08 PM

They will not fit. A 215/55/16 would be really close at 25.3". gl