Should I run 215/40/17's on my 5th gen lude or 215/45/17's????
What are the pros and cons of each?

 

Do the math.

40% of 215mm is a 86.00mm sidewall.
45% of 215mm is a 96.75mm sidewall.

Your overall tire height will differ by approximately 21.50mm or approximately 0.85inches

Or your vehicle will sit about 0.43inches higher.

 

215/40 is the recommended size. 215/45 would have a larger side wall, and overall diameter. which would also throw off your speedometer, odometer, and your gearing will be slightly different too, plus i think you would run into rubbing issues. i have 205/45 and they feal really good, if you'd like to try that size out too.

 

A 215/40 will throw off my speedo ect. as well. Everywhere I go websites claim that a 45 tire is what I "should" be running with a 17inch wheel.

 

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Yea but it would look dorky.

 

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Yea but it would look dorky.
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What exactly looks dorky about this wheel/tire size combo?

 

I would go with the 40 series to keep as small of a diameter as possible.

 

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I thought you were asking how it'd look on a prelude?

 

It doesn't matter what car you put it on a 215/45/17 tire/wheel never looks "goofy" that's my point. Just keep telling yourself that .4 inches of sidewall difference will make a car look "goofy"

 

be on the goofy part. wouldn't the 45 allow better ride comfort and less chassis warpage knowing that the prelude is a rigid car to begin with........anyhow the larger diameter wheel will give you a better 1/4 time. In other words shorten your gear ratios.

 

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Ok. Go do what you gotta do then. But I'm telling you, I've tried that combo and it looked goofy. Maybe my car was too low. I guess if you're car is almost stock height then a taller tire would be better for you.

 

1.5inch drop compliments of sport springs and 5-way tokico illuminas.

 

I run 215/45-16's now w/Eibach Pro Kit 1.3" or so on Tokico Illuminas. I have about 1 finger gap.

 

Got any pix?

 

Yep. A thicker sidewall would make the ride more comfortable. Having a small sidewall and a good suspension is kinda counter-productive........

 

215-40-17 would be closest to the stock diameter.