jayrck81

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I know this has been asked before but I wanted to get another opinoin before I go ahead and by the tires for my new rims. I just bought a set of 17" Motegi FF6 rims in gun metal with the polished lip. And they are going on my 01 silver vic coupe. I will get pictures up soon in the my ride section.

Question is, what is they best size tire to go for with these rims. I may be dropping the car soon, not too much though because the streets suck here in philly. But what will look/ride/wear the best for 17" rims.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

rckdrmr

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215-45-17

jayrck81

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cool, I have found that a lot of people have this size. Whats the difference between 215-45-17 and 205-40-17? I am guessing that the 215-45-17 are a little larger. What looks better and what will perform better. Thanks

civicmorph

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215/45/17 will look good and perform better...and u don't have to worry too much bout curbs

zen_master

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that's what im gonna get.....

jayrck81

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Does anyone have pics of their car with 215-45-17's on them. Thanks

zen_master

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there might be lots in member's ride section =)

jayrck81

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cool, ill have a look, if anyones got them on their car and has a link to their ride gallery that would be very helpfull, Thanks for all your help thus far

shmik1

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215/45 will be wider with a taller sidewall, and i've also heard that a 205/40 will throw off your speedo.. I'm pretty sure if i get 17s im going with 215/45.

jayrck81

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yeah, I have decided to go with the 215/45's for my new rims, I got a friend here that can get me a really good deal on a set so I should have them on my car in about a week! I cant wait.

Pharoh

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45's...more sidewall = better handling. 40's = slip and slide.

Green Civic

The 40's will give you a lower profile. I'd go with the 45's.

jayrck81

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Thanks a lot guys for all your help, a really appriciate it. I will have to post a fe pics when I get them. I am hopeing it will be by the end of this week. Thanks again

ncirom2003

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215= width cannot change unless you change rim 205=6.5 inch wide 215= 7 inch 225= 7.5 inch wide
40 has nothing to do with width other than it is a ratio of height to width the higher the number the taller meanin more room for sidewall to move so the 40 would perform better and with 215/40/17 i looked online and it only throws off our speedo 1.95 % so at 100 on ur speedo ur doin 98.o5 mph