about to need some new tires
and i was thinking about getting a different tire size
205/45/17 , reason why is cause its bit thicker tire to absorb more impact on bumps n such for a better ride

i currenly have 205/40/17's

just wonder if any1 used the 45 series before?

this is also on an 94 gsr turbo

thinking about bfg gforce sports or kdw-nt

also another tire in mind the Nitto NT NeoGen ZR (205/40/17)


Modified by ironcheftony at 3:24 AM 6/5/2008

 

On an Integra, stick with 205/40-17. 205/45 is too big.

Since you're in Texas, you don't need all-season tires (like the Nitto NeoGen), which sacrifice performance for the added flexibility of handling snow and extreme cold. Stick with summer tires.

I would not recommend the BFG g-Force Sport (you can get better tires for the same money) or the KDW (ditto - or cheaper tires with similar performance).

Which summer tire to get depends on what you want to trade off. Quoting from 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 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There are several types of summer tires:

a. Specialty tires designed to maximize traction on dry pavement. Downsides typically include so-so traction in rain, and rapid treadlife. These are a good choice for someone who only cares about dry traction, such as those who use their tires for autocrosses or track events as well as normal driving. Recommended examples include the Falken Azenis RT-615 and Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R.

b. Top-of-the-line performance tires, designed for excellent traction on dry pavement and in rain, and very good treadlife. The primary downside is a rather high purchase price. These are a good choice for someone who wants excellent performance and also cares about grip in rain and/or about treadlife, and doesn't mind paying more for better performance. One recommended example is the Goodyear F1 GS-D3.

c. Budget performance tires, designed for good traction on dry pavement and in rain, very good treadlife, and a relatively low purchase price. The downside is that the performance is not quite as good as the previous two groups. These are a good choice for someone looking for good value as well as good performance and treadlife. Recommended examples include the Kumho Ecsta SPT, Avon Tech M500, and Yokohama ES100.</TD></TR></TABLE>

In 205/40-17, I recommend:

a. Specialty tires - Falken Azenis RT-615 ($91/tire at Vulcan Tire), will probably last 10-12K miles

b. Top-of-the-line performance tires - Goodyear F1 GS-D3 ($148/tire at the Tire Rack), will probably last 20-40K miles

c. Budget performance tires - Kumho SPT ($74.40/tire at tires-easy.com) or Fuzion ZRi ($73/tire at the Tire Rack), will probably last 25-45K miles

These are in order by performance on dry pavement, so if you're looking for the best performance to take advantage of your turbo, take the Azenis over the F1 GS-D3, or either one over the SPT or ZRi.

 

i do realize those faq's

but wehn you say teh 205/45 is too big, its only 5mm bigger than the 40 series, im looking for added comfort for the ride
- has any1 ever used this tire size

i do not autoX or track my car, mianly daily driven and on the highway

performance wise, i care about traction when its dry and wet

i have been a fan of BFG for a while thats why i have listed them as a main tire

i have used the falken azenis(old style) and i did not like the performance on them rain was okay, but dry, i would chirp tires up to 3rd

i have am running some bfg sports up front and they work well jut getting close to bald and i want something that is grippier
a friend had some bfg kdw's on his turbo b16 and they were great

i just want a tire that grips well getting off the line and going down the track as well as in the rain

alot of people have have good and bad reviews on things, im just looking for h-t's review

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ironcheftony &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
but wehn you say teh 205/45 is too big, its only 5mm bigger than the 40 series</TD></TR></TABLE>

That is incorrect.

A 205/45-17 is over 20mm larger in diameter than a 205/40-17. The profile is not a measurement in mm, its is a ratio of the section width.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ironcheftony &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im looking for added comfort for the ride</TD></TR></TABLE>

Then you're going about it the wrong way. You've gotten 17" wheels, which are very large for your car, and thus result in short tire sidewalls, which decreases ride comfort. The best way to improve your ride comfort is to switch to smaller wheels (16" wheels with 205/45 or 215/45 tires, or 15" wheels with 195/55 or 205/50 tires). Don't try to compensate for something wrong by making a second mistake (by getting the wrong size tires); instead, do something about the first one (by getting smaller wheels with the proper size tires).

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ironcheftony &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have been a fan of BFG for a while thats why i have listed them as a main tire</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you want to spend too much money for your tires, BFG is a great choice.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ironcheftony &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have used the falken azenis(old style) and i did not like the performance on them rain was okay, but dry, i would chirp tires up to 3rd

i have am running some bfg sports up front and they work well jut getting close to bald and i want something that is grippier
a friend had some bfg kdw's on his turbo b16 and they were great</TD></TR></TABLE>

Neither BFG grips as well as the Azenis or the F1 GS-D3 on dry pavement.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ironcheftony &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just want a tire that grips well getting off the line and going down the track as well as in the rain</TD></TR></TABLE>

Then get the Goodyear F1 GS-D3.