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Some companies make 205/45 tires. I'd prefer the 45 over 40 tires because the ride is actually alot softer. I've had experience on both and I want the look, but I don't want to lose too much comfort. Plus with the bigger tires, you'll have less of a fender gap, which means you don't have to lower the car as much. Which will prevent less scraping of your car, kits, and exhaust systems. The lowered car will already take out enough comfort out of your ride, so the tires will help out the comfort aspect a little. Another thing I noticed was the power loss after installing 17s on my ride. It's prolly cuz of the weight of Tenzos, but I also think tire friction has something to do with it. 205 are alot of grip for our cars enough, and have less contact to the ground then 215's. After installing the wheels, I have lost gas mileage and a little power, but I think the looks I get from them are worth it. But unless you drive really hard on turns, stick with the 215s so you'll stick to the ground. Well, that's it for me.
215/45/17 is the proper size which won't throw off the speedometer. I think it's a bit thick though. I personally would go with the 215/40 and lower the car a bit more.
I had Nankang 205/40/17's for about 6 months and just bought a set of Yokahama Parada's in 215/40/17. I like the 215/40 better cause they are a little bigger and help fill in my wheel gap. They dont look too big either. Go with the 215/40/17's
yo i have 205/40/17's on my car and it isnt a hard ride at all...i cant even really tell the difference between my stock tires and my 17's the cushion is the same IMO....[IMG]i/expressions/moon.gif[/IMG]
Both are great sizes......but ask yourself, do you hit holes and a lot of rough bumps in the road where you live.....
if you do, then the 215/45 will protect your wheel a little better and they still look nice as hell.
I myself, when I finally get off my ass and get some 17's, I'm gonna get the 215/45-17, because there are
a lot of rough roads around here, and the last thing I wanna do is blow my tire on a pothole and be extremely pissed.
But overall, it is a personal preference. Just food for thought, the new BMW's and Lexus's I believe come standard
with a 215/45 or a 225/45...but they roll on 45 series tires, they are a tad bit softer and can take more of a blow
than the 40 series.
i have 205/40/17's.. and they're really good, i dont notice any roughness in my drive... and u should always avoid pot holes and bumps anyways [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
