offset and tire width question
12-19-2007, 08:14 PM
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offset and tire width question
what would be the optimum tire size for a rim that is 17x 7 offset 40?
i was told 215/40/r17s
i have the option of getting 225/40/17s would these fit as well on
a 4th gen prelude? factory wheel size 205/55/r15s
anyone have pictures of 17x7 rims on 225 width tires?
help is much appreciated. i need to decide by tomorrow
i was told 215/40/r17s
i have the option of getting 225/40/17s would these fit as well on
a 4th gen prelude? factory wheel size 205/55/r15s
anyone have pictures of 17x7 rims on 225 width tires?
help is much appreciated. i need to decide by tomorrow
12-20-2007, 07:15 AM
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Re: offset and tire width question (BB1LOViN)
Stick to the 215/40-17. They're closer to the stock outer diameter, and they are less likely to rub. There are also lots of choices of good tires in 215/40-17. The Tire Rack lists a grand total of ZERO street tires in 225/40-17.
Quick recommendations for 215/40-17:
1. If you care ONLY about traction on dry pavement, get the Falken Azenis RT-615 ($98/tire at Vulcan). Downsides include rapid treadwear (you might get 10-12K miles from a set) and so-so traction in rain.
2. If you care about dry traction but you also care about traction in rain and treadwear, get the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 ($153/tire at the Tire Rack). Excellent traction on dry pavement and in rain, should last a while (25-40K miles).
3. If you care about dry and wet traction and treadwear but you're willing to accept a little less performance than the F1 GS-D3 in exchange for a lower purchase price, get the Kumho SPT ($90/tire) or Avon Tech M500 ($81/tire).
4. All of the above are summer tires, not recommended for use in snow or extreme cold. If you have to use these tires in snow and winter cold as well as in moderate to warm temperatures the rest of the year, you'll need all-season tires, in which case get the Kumho ASX ($83/tire).
Quick recommendations for 215/40-17:
1. If you care ONLY about traction on dry pavement, get the Falken Azenis RT-615 ($98/tire at Vulcan). Downsides include rapid treadwear (you might get 10-12K miles from a set) and so-so traction in rain.
2. If you care about dry traction but you also care about traction in rain and treadwear, get the Goodyear F1 GS-D3 ($153/tire at the Tire Rack). Excellent traction on dry pavement and in rain, should last a while (25-40K miles).
3. If you care about dry and wet traction and treadwear but you're willing to accept a little less performance than the F1 GS-D3 in exchange for a lower purchase price, get the Kumho SPT ($90/tire) or Avon Tech M500 ($81/tire).
4. All of the above are summer tires, not recommended for use in snow or extreme cold. If you have to use these tires in snow and winter cold as well as in moderate to warm temperatures the rest of the year, you'll need all-season tires, in which case get the Kumho ASX ($83/tire).
12-20-2007, 12:38 PM
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Re: offset and tire width question (nsxtasy)
once again thanks for the help nsxtasy.
i was on a budget and i need tires asap so i got some sparta zeno 215/40 R17 83H today
the problem is theyre summer tires. will this be a problem in the rain?
$200 paid mounting/balancing
i was on a budget and i need tires asap so i got some sparta zeno 215/40 R17 83H today
the problem is theyre summer tires. will this be a problem in the rain?
$200 paid mounting/balancing
12-20-2007, 01:26 PM
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Re: offset and tire width question (BB1LOViN)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BB1LOViN »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the problem is theyre summer tires. will this be a problem in the rain?</TD></TR></TABLE>
No. As noted in the FAQ topic stickied at the top of this forum:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Forum Rules and FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Summer tires are designed for use for moderate to warm temperatures. If you are only going to be using your tires in temperatures above freezing, summer tires provide the best performance at those temperatures. With only a few exceptions, most summer tires do extremely well in rain as well as on dry pavement. Summer tires are not recommended for use in extreme cold conditions, and especially not on snow and ice.</TD></TR></TABLE>
No. As noted in the FAQ topic stickied at the top of this forum:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Forum Rules and FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Summer tires are designed for use for moderate to warm temperatures. If you are only going to be using your tires in temperatures above freezing, summer tires provide the best performance at those temperatures. With only a few exceptions, most summer tires do extremely well in rain as well as on dry pavement. Summer tires are not recommended for use in extreme cold conditions, and especially not on snow and ice.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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