what tire brand and what size to choose.

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:12 pm

so here in about a month im going to be needing some new tires. what brand should i go with. it doesnt matter if its HP or just regular all season. im looking for a good tire. also what tire size can i run on my 17s. im looking to get away from low profile wich is what i have. whats the biggest i can run without rubbing on the strut ?

thanks in advance for the help.

Post by **racer12306** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:37 pm

215/40/17 is a good way to go, imo. Almost exact tire height compared to OEM.

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:39 pm

racer12306 wrote:215/40/17 is a good way to go, imo. Almost exact tire height compared to OEM.

how much sidewall hight is that again ?

was it like 3 or 4 inches.

Post by **racer12306** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:55 pm

3.4" by my numbers

srtgtr34 · Post by **srtgtr34** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:15 pm

If i may recomend.. 205/45/17's yokohama S-drives.

Great grip and awesome tire wear. I have 5k on them so far and compared to stock specs, they have only weared down a little..

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:47 pm

srtgtr34 wrote:If i may recomend.. 205/45/17's yokohama S-drives.

Great grip and awesome tire wear. I have 5k on them so far and compared to stock specs, they have only weared down a little..

do u have a picture of that tire on ur rim ?

srtgtr34 · Post by **srtgtr34** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:19 pm

Looking for side view, tread view??

Other angles on my acount here, feel free to look.http://profile.imageshack.us/user/srtgtr34

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:21 pm

thanks. good pic.
i might go with a 205/50.

anyone else on tire brand ideas ? just trying to compare.

srtgtr34 · Post by **srtgtr34** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:29 pm

Do you have coilovers?? If you don't there is no way you can run the 50 series.

Hell, if you turn the wheel all the way with these they kiss the plastic inner fender well.
Although it could be cause that fender is damaged but ,still these get halla close and fill the wheel wells nicely.

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:34 pm

srtgtr34 wrote:Do you have coilovers?? If you don't there is no way you can run the 50 series.

Hell, if you turn the wheel all the way with these they kiss the plastic inner fender well.
Although it could be cause that fender is damaged but ,still these get halla close and fill the wheel wells nicely.

oh ok. ill go 45 then and not 50.

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:00 pm

On my Tokico HP Blues, I fit a 205/50/17.

50 series will fit with those or coils. Otherwise, you'll need to go smaller.

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 1:39 am

I was informed that 205/40/17 was the tire size closets to the SXT overall size. That is what I've been running and it is roughly a 1mm or 2mm larger overall.

As for tires I've been running on Toyo Proxie 4s which have been an excellent VALUE. I just got my 3rd set at $66/tire with $80 shipping, and I'll pay roughly $100 to have the mounted and balanced.

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:47 am

FAC3L3SS wrote:On my Tokico HP Blues, I fit a 205/50/17.

50 series will fit with those or coils. Otherwise, you'll need to go smaller.

so u fit it without any issues or rubbing ?

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:22 am

215/40/17 = 23.77"
205/40/17 = 23.45"
205/45/17 = 24.26"
185/60/15 = 23.74"

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:08 pm

I'm running 215/45/17 and they're taller than stock, am I losing HP? idk, who cares, it's not like I have any. My speedo is hardly off by much and it's worth the extra sidewall to me. It protects the wheel better, looks better, and rides better. I am running Nitto Neo Gens and love them! King Crab turned me on to them and for the price they are great. I got mine from discounttiredirect.com

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:55 pm

those nitto neon gens look nice. and seem like a good tire for the price. now how good are those

Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110.

those are UHP and for $396 total that doesnt seem like a bad deal.theres also a $50 rebate so i could end up total of $346.

edited... i googled those tires and have read good reviews on em. does anyone know someone running them..just wanted to see if they liked them or now. or what have u heard on them..

03wingswestR/T · Post by **03wingswestR/T** » Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:28 pm

225/45/17 all day lol