205/40/17, be too small for a 6th gen accord?...or should i go with 215/45/17?

or 215/50/17?...

 

I have 205/40/17 and my car is low the work ****

 

What is the width of your wheel? 205/45/17 is a pretty standard size for 17x7 rims. 205/40/17 would be way too small for an accord, but technically, it will still fit the rim, it would just look like a strung out rubber band, and if you don't have a camber kit, say bye bye to those expensive tires.

Also, you want a decent amount of tire sidewall so that way when, and believe me, it is WHEN, not IF, you hit a pothole, you won't damage your rim.

 

17 by 7 i believe, and i'm planning on lowering it as soon as i get money for some springs/coilovers. I'm gonna have to see what kind of drop i need.

170 is ur goal huh?

lol well i'm 5'11 168 pounds :D
dont forget NOT to skip ur meal times...eat healthy and pump em blocks.

 

You could easily go to a 235/40/17 and if your worried about lowering and rubbing, a 225/45/17 will work with zero rubbing!!

 

205/40/17 is just too small that's the max size for a Civic go with at least 225/45/17 that's a good fit for your car

 

most 17x7 rims are +40 offset. anything bigger then 215 width will rub. i ran 215/45-17 kumho 712's. worked great.

 

I am running 18 x 7.5 with 225 40's and they fit perfect.

 

i have 215/45-17. works great

 

low profile tires looks better but it dont think it's worth all the bouncy ride(if you area suck like mine that is).

 

oops i forget.. most ppl can run 225. i cant cuz i have corrected camber. 215's rub sometimes too. (5g ex)

 

low profile tires don't give you a bouncy ride if you have a good suspension set up with adj dampers. You might feel a little bit stiffer but if you set it up right there will not be a big difference.