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Im gonna buy these rims + tires from a member here. The rims looks nice but im not sure about the tires... will them last for winter or couple thousand miles ?

If not, which tires would you guys suggest for all-season performance ?

No they look like they need to be replaced from the pics.

Firstly, I'm sure the seller would be honest with you. Secondly, no they're not. The first and fourth one look like they need to be replaced very soon--especially if you're going to use it during the winter.

well the seller is 2k2patriotblueneon, he said he doesnt know, these tires are from a donor srt.

I'll get new tires for them then... im leaning toward Falken Ziex all season tires, good buy ?

if those are the stock srt tires they wont fit your whether they're good or not.....50 series wont fit on stock suspension....45s or 40s

bad01neon wrote:if those are the stock srt tires they wont fit your whether they're good or not.....50 series wont fit on stock suspension....45s or 40s

i have a 04 sxt atx, so you saying these wont fit at all ? I thought it would fit perfectly, swap on and go...

The rim will fit fine, the stock SRT-4 tire size will not fit because the 50 series sidewall is too tall for your strut perches.

03neonRT wrote:The rim will fit fine, the stock SRT-4 tire size will not fit because the 50 series sidewall is too tall for your strut perches.

oh thanks man.

205/40/17 is the way to go then.

Yeah or 205/45/17 if you wanted a little extra sidewall.

03neonRT wrote:Yeah or 205/45/17 if you wanted a little extra sidewall.

i just want the tires to look *thin*.. would it be 40 or 45 ? Can you explain what is sidewall ? i know its a percentage value, but from what to what ?

thanks man

i hate side wall. go 215/40. id ride rubber bands if i could. lol

Example Tire Size - P225/50R16

The 50 indicates that this tire size's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 50% of its section width. The measurement is the tire's section height, and also referred to as the tire's series, profile or aspect ratio. The higher the number, the taller the sidewall; the lower the number, the lower the sidewall. We know that this tire size's section width is 225mm and that its section height is 50% of 225mm. By converting the 225mm to inches (225 ¿ 25.4 = 8.86") and multiplying it by 50% (.50) we confirm that this tire size results in a tire section height of 4.43". If this tire were a P225/70R16 size, our calculation would confirm that the size would result in a section height of 6.20", approximately a 1.8-inch taller sidewall.

Thats the best way I've seen it explained...in detail anyways.

Get 215/40/17's they are close to stock diameter and will not throw your speedo off enough to matter.

i had 205/40/17 and they rode rough so now im on 215/45/17 and i like em alot more....much smoother....and in my opinion the thinner tires are much louder....

bad01neon wrote:i had 205/40/17 and they rode rough so now im on 215/45/17 and i like em alot more....much smoother....and in my opinion the thinner tires are much louder....

what u mean louder ?

well for stock struts and springs, 215/45/17 is the best bet for both performance and looks right ?

maybe i just had a bad tire....but the w/the 40s i could always hear them quite moving clearly but not so w/the 45s...im not sure on stock struts because i installed new struts and springs b4 i put my 17s on

Let me be the first to tell you that those BFGs are the worst tires you could have in the winter.. .Even brand new with tons of tread.

I know I had to take off in 3rd gear in my NEON when I had the BFGs on it... just to move and I still spun some

any opinion on Falken Ziex ?

How much are you spending on them?


Check out ebay for rims, search like this ( 17 rims evoke) they are selling sets of like five different design 17 inch rims for $340 shipped, then go to www.wheelselections.com for the Hankook Ventus H105 V4ES, in a 205/40-17.....great all season, performance tire, also has great treadwear, and are under $400 shipped for all four........

So you would get a set of BRAND new rims and tires for under $800, if you order one of thier specials (wheelselections.com), they are under $800 mounted, balanced and shipped, I have ordered from them twice, and if I ever have to get new wheels or tires ever again, I will definately be ordering from them again.

Give them a chance, I just ordered a new set of wheels and got the Toyo upgrade with the FZ4 all seasons, they look like a kick ass tire, and they are cheaper than the above noted Hankooks, and get better treadwear, you can't get the prices for the Toyos on thier website, but give them a call tomorrow, I gaurantee they are cheap!

lambostealth wrote:How much are you spending on them?


Check out ebay for rims, search like this ( 17 rims evoke) they are selling sets of like five different design 17 inch rims for $340 shipped, then go to www.wheelselections.com for the Hankook Ventus H105 V4ES, in a 205/40-17.....great all season, performance tire, also has great treadwear, and are under $400 shipped for all four........

So you would get a set of BRAND new rims and tires for under $800, if you order one of thier specials (wheelselections.com), they are under $800 mounted, balanced and shipped, I have ordered from them twice, and if I ever have to get new wheels or tires ever again, I will definately be ordering from them again.

Give them a chance, I just ordered a new set of wheels and got the Toyo upgrade with the FZ4 all seasons, they look like a kick ass tire, and they are cheaper than the above noted Hankooks, and get better treadwear, you can't get the prices for the Toyos on thier website, but give them a call tomorrow, I gaurantee they are cheap!

$200 on the whole thing. Probably another $200-$300 for set of new tires.

I remember i read somewhere on this forum that people can fix scratched rims and paint them in no time.. But cant seem to find it anymore !!!! any help ?

alright, i didnt end up getting the srt-4 rims cause the guy stood me up.


But i got a sweet deal on R-Tech R70 rims + Hancook 205/40/17 tires brand new for $500 cash.





I will post some pics soon...damn i love New York, you can find anything there if you know the right people.

*ICE* wrote:alright, i didnt end up getting the srt-4 rims cause the guy stood me up.


But i got a sweet deal on R-Tech R70 rims + Hancook 205/40/17 tires brand new for $500 cash.





I will post some pics soon...damn i love New York, you can find anything there if you know the right people.

I hope thats just a file pic, as those are a four bolt and won't fit.

lambostealth wrote:

*ICE* wrote:alright, i didnt end up getting the srt-4 rims cause the guy stood me up.


But i got a sweet deal on R-Tech R70 rims + Hancook 205/40/17 tires brand new for $500 cash.





I will post some pics soon...damn i love New York, you can find anything there if you know the right people.

I hope thats just a file pic, as those are a four bolt and won't fit.

what are you talkin about?

those rims are universal aftermarket.. My car has 5 bolts, and it does fit perfectly.

pics will come soon.

ha ha ha, hell no man, new tires for sure